The Green Energy Technician (GET) program combines traditional classroom lecture plus first class hands-on shop experience. The program is designed to provide a rigorous foundation of knowledge and skills for entry level Propane and Natural Gas Serves Technician Licensing coupled with Certified Residential Energy Auditors (Maine Home Performance with ENERGY STAR) and culminating with Certified Solar Thermal Installers Certification. These three emerging energy and conservation sectors are at the forefront of today's vital educational requirements for reducing carbon dependency and producing green efficiencies for a sustainable energy future.
GET Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Green Energy Training program is to provide energy training for students and professionals that will empower them to lead their community's transition to energy independence, ecological restoration, community renewal and economic prosperity. As green efficient technologies and services become increasingly available to the marketplace, we envision our green educational programs creating new and exciting career opportunities to our graduates.
Program Objective
The objective of the Green Energy Technician is to prepare students with a combined training in energy efficient Gas (Fossil Fuel), Energy Conservation Methods, and Solar Thermal Installation.
Upon graduation students may apply entry level positions with independent contractors in the fields of Efficient Heating, Energy Auditing, and Solar Installation.
The program also gives graduates a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of proven methods to reduce the consumption of oil and create new green paths to the future.
Program Topics
- Air sealing
- Blower door technology and testing
- Building calculations
- Cost effectiveness of energy measures
- Building airflow and ventilation
- Combustion safety
- Combustion appliance and combustion safety
- Health and safety issues
- Energy conservation strategies
- Comprehensive home assessment
- Performance test procedures
- Data collection
- Field training
- Building Envelope
- Thermal and pressure boundaries
Certifications
Companies utilize certifications as a benchmark in recruiting and to assess additional training. Hiring companies support the test because certified technicians remain in the industry longer, do the job right the first time, and are believed to be more productive than non-certified ones. The entire industry supports national certifications: manufacturers, utilities, wholesalers, educators, technicians, contractors and trade associations. The Green Energy Technician program at NTI prepares students to pass the following certification exams:
- Certified Employee Training (National Propane Gas Association)
- Certified Building Analyst (Building Performance Institute)
- Certified Solar Thermal Certification (Solar Thermal Institute)
To speak to an admissions representative about registering, or program scheduling, call us at: 999.999.9999
