irec ispq credentialing program
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The IREC ISPQ Credentialing Program
Supporting effective workforce
development
September 2011
Pat Fox, Director of Operations
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
It’s all about quality
Since 1982, IREC has worked with industry, government, educators, and other stakeholders to ensure that the broader use of renewable energy is possible, safe, affordable and practical.
1982
Non Profit
Uniform Guidelines & Standards
Quality Assessment
Best prac:ces for states, municipali:es, u:li:es Ea
sier, m
ore aff
orda
ble conn
ec:o
n to th
e grid
Current Awardees • PV • Solar Thermal • Small Wind
Letters of Intent • PV • Solar Thermal • Small Wind • Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
Workers, consumers, and employers benefit from
strong training that produces highly skilled
professionals
Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals Project
Accreditation process for training centers and
curriculum
Highly-skilled workforce servicing a growing home energy market
The Components
The Benefits
The Outcome
The Deliverables
Guidelines for Effective Training
Outlines what workers should know and be
capable of after training
Components, Benefits, & Outcomes
Workplace Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Facilities, tools, safe practices
Safety, codes, core
competencies
ISPQ International Standard 01022
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Training Programs
OUR GOAL -
Quality Training
Application
Assessment
Award
Maintenance
Six Credentials
Training Program
Accreditation
Continuing Education
Accreditation
Independent Master Trainer Certification
Affiliated Master Trainer Certification
Independent Instructor
Certification
Affiliated Instructor
Certification
Letter of Intent Application submission
IREC reviews application for completeness
IREC Nominates Assessor
Assessor confirmed
Start Desk Assessment Iteration Desk Assessment
Report
Onsite Assessment
Assessment recommendation
submitted
Award Committee Review and
Decision Maintenance:
Annual Reports
IREC ISPQ
Quality Program
Qualified Instructors
Facilities
Tools & Equipment
Robust Curriculum
Sound Administration
Curriculum aligns with
Job Task Analysis
IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s
Energy Auditor
Installer / Technician
Crew Leader
Quality Control
Inspector
PV Installer Solar
Thermal Installer
PV Technical
Sales Small Wind
Installer
IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s
The Value of IREC ISPQ: Training Providers
Differentiate yourself in a competitive marketplace
Provide third-party verification of your quality and constant improvement
Join a community of dedicated educators
The Value of IREC ISPQ: Your Students
Invest training dollars in a program that has undergone rigorous third-party assessment
Gain confidence that you have the right equipment and safety practices
Know they are learning the right knowledge to be successful on the job
Provide evidence to potential employers as to the quality of their training
A well-trained workforce with the skills to perform competently on the job:
Protects the consumer Protects our investment
Sets the stage for achieving real results
Quality training is the foundation of the
successful development of the workforce
Resources
www.irecusa.org
IREC ISPQ Candidate Handbook
• Guides the Candidate through the process
• Prime resource throughout the Candidate / Awardee lifecycle
• Candidate Handbook + IREC ISPQ Standard = required reading
www.irecusa.org
