Green Energy Technician

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
ObjectiveThe 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:
800-447-1151
Green
Energy Technician Training School in Maine (ME)