Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Training Series
Cactus Presents
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Green Careers Academy
CENTER FOR TRAINING AND CAREERS (CTC) IS NOW ENROLLING UNEMPLOYED WORKERS INTO THEIR GREEN CAREERS ACADEMY
The Green Careers Academy can lead to defined career opportunities and growth in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and residential homebuilding industries. Our training program is designed to meet the needs of workers regardless of skill level. Whether the individual is new to the industry, has some construction skills, or brings a wealth of experience. This training is designed to help develop skills that increase opportunities to obtain and retain employment in the green industry sector.
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Center for Training and Careers
749 Story Rd, Suite 10
San Jose, CA 95122-2600
January 11, 2010
Green Careers AcademyLOCATION:
Center for Training and Careers
749 Story Rd, Suite 10
San Jose, CA 95122-2600
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EcoBroker
Earn the EcoBroker Certified®/Ecosociate™ for Real Estate Professionals
EcoBroker Certified®/Ecosociate™ designation is the premier energy and environmental designation program for real estate professionals, developed and taught by experts in the fields of energy efficiency, environment and real estate. EcoBroker’s award-winning curriculum guides you through the latest topics influencing the way your clients buy and sell real estate Help clients market properties with green features, save money and live comfortably through energy efficiency and environmentally-sensitive choices. The EcoBroker Certified®/Ecosociate™ designation is a positive, profitable, and green way to differentiate yourself in today's real estate market. Thanks to CACTUS, you can take EcoBroker's premier energy and environmental designation training online by clicking on this convenient link.
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COST: $395
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Hands On Solar Thermal Training
Classroom Hours: 24 hours
This course is designed to concentrate on the basics of installing code compliant solar hot water systems. This course will be useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the solar hot water industry. Student technicians will learn practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems.
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Solar PV Training
Classroom Hours: 40 hours
This course introduces the student to Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power systems and their installation. Upon successful completion of the 40 hour course the student will have a rudimentary knowledge of residential and commercial solar systems. The lab will provide hands-on experience with a variety of systems encountered in the industry. Upon successful completion of this basic entry level course, the student will be offered the opportunity to take the North American Board of Energy Practitioner’s (NABCEP) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge.
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February 22 - 26, 2010
Solar PV TrainingLOCATION:
835 Market Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103-1901
COST: $1295
COLLEGE CREDITS: 4.0
(Includes NABCEP Examination)
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February 22 - 26, 2010
Solar PV TrainingLOCATION:
1000 Studebaker Rd., Room 4
Long Beach Ca. 90815
COST: $1195
(Includes NABCEP Examination)
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Online Basic Weatherization Training
Lab Hours: 16-24 hours
This course is perfect for individuals or general contractors wishing to become certified to do weatherization jobs or to supplement residential energy auditing or inspection services.
Whether you’re an individual contractor wishing to get certified or if you have a weatherization crew you would like to get certified in basic weatherization, we have the solution for you. This interactive course contains text, audio, videos, images and diagrams. The courses involve you with the learning and make learning weatherization terminology fast and easy through the use of interactive flashcards, practice quizzes, and other interactive learning tools. Once you complete the online coursework and exams you will be required to attend one or more of our mobile labs to complete the hands-on component of our training program.
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Basic Weatherization TrainingCOST: $595
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Home Energy Survey Professional
Level 1: 24 hours
Level 2: 16 hours
This 24 hour course will prepare the student for the RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP)
Certifi cation Exam. This course covers all the foundational building energy and construction science to begin a career as a home energy professional. A Level 1 HESP is qualified to perform a walk-through assessment of the general energy performance problems and make basic recommendations for improvements or further analysis.
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Building Analyst Professional
This course is for home improvement professionals who want to understand the basics of building science and whole-house-as-a-system approach to identifying and solving indoor air quality, comfort and air leakage problems in residential buildings.
This training can help develop new opportunities for your business by providing your customers a energy efficient, comfortable & durable home.
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Offered in January 2010
Building Analyst ProfessionalLOCATION:
Fresno, CA
COST:
Free
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January 18 - 22, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
Los Angeles, CA
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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January 25 - 29, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo, CA
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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February 8 - 12, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
San Francisco area
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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February 22 - 26, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
San Bernardino, CA
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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February 15 - 19, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
Palmdale
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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March 1 - 5, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
Sacramento, CA
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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March 8 - 12, 2010
Building Analyst Professional5 day 40 hour course
LOCATION:
San Diego, CA
COST: $795
Building Performance Institute (BPI) written examination will be offered
after 5 day course.
Additional field training offered at $195 a day.
BPI field testing will be offered upon completion of field training.
Field exam is $350.
Written test is $250.
*Additional cost for BPI written and field examination apply!
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Energy Auditor
This course is designed to train the future generation of residential energy auditors to inspect and to make small energy conservation retrofits in existing homes.
Through our online and interactive course the student will learn the basics of performing a comprehensive residential energy audit. The training program will also walk the student through the step by step process on how to set up their own business performing residential energy audits. At the end of the online course and our 2 day lab and field training the student will be proficient in how to identify energy targets, calculate the home energy use, identify alternatives, and how to professionally install each of the recommended energy conservation measures, you will also learn how to accurately complete a scope of work, and a comprehensive report showing your finished work.
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HERS, Existing Homes Training
Classroom Hours: 40 hours
CHEERS® is pleased to announce the “Reopening” of the CHEERS Existing Home Program. CHEERS® has developed new Existing Home software program and a new training class. The time is right for Raters to offer this service to homeowners. Rising home utility costs have driven many homeowners to question how they can improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The CHEERS® Existing Home Program allows Raters to evaluate the efficiency of a home and make specific conservation recommendations to homeowners
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February 22 - 26, 2010
HERS, Existing Homes TrainingLOCATION:
Sonoma Mountain Village
1300 Valley House Drive, Suite 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
COST:
1 day diagnostic (Prerequisite) module $200
4 day Existing Homes Training $800
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Greywater Design and Installation
Classroom Hours: 16 hours
Become a greywater installer for your area!
This course is designed for people with either basic plumbing, landscaping, or permaculture skills who want to learn how to design and build simple, low-tech residential greywater systems. This course covers the basics of greywater- types of systems, codes, soaps and products, plants, and system design. Participants gain experience with the tools and materials required for two types of greywater systems, the laundry to landscape and the branched drain system. During the course one full greywater system is designed and installed. All skill levels are welcome, and there will be a range of activities appropriate to address the needs of different skill levels.
People certified will be able to have their contact info listed on the Greywater Action/Guerrillas website, a portal for greywater inquiries from across the country, and join a listserve of other installers to share info and experiences.
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March 15 - 16
Greywater Design and InstallationLOCATION:
Sonoma Mountain Village
1300 Valley House Drive, Suite 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
COST: $395
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Solar PV Train The Trainer
Classroom Hours: 40 hours
Become a solar trainer in your area!!!
Solar PV is the largest and fastest growing sector of alternative energy in the world and is gaining in popularity as traditional energy becomes more and more expensive.
If you are interested in making some extra cash? Become a CACTUS certified Solar PV instructor.
This 5 Day Solar PV Installer Train-the-Trainer course prepares participants to teach the CACTUS's five-day Solar PV training course.
January 25-29, 2010
Solar PV TrainingLOCATION:
San Jose, CA
COST: $2700
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Certified Deconstruction Contractor
The ReUse People in partnership with Community Alliance for Career Training and Utility Solutions (CACTUS) is offering the first in a series of deconstruction trainings throughout California. The entire deconstruction process, from project review and bidding, to the shipment of salvaged materials, will be covered. If you are a contractor interested in diversifying, this course is for you. Deconstruction involves the careful dismantling of buildings with the goal of preserving reusable materials.
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Certified Deconstruction Contractor
LOCATION:
Los Angeles Area
COST: $325
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Blower Door and Duct Blaster Technician
Classroom Hours: 24 hours
This 3-day course is a combination of classroom and in-field training. The course is designed for new raters/technicians, but may also be used as a refresher for other existing Raters and Home Performance Contractors. The course will cover the basics of how to conduct an evaluation of a house and a health and safety assessment. Topics included in the training are: The equipment used in an evaluation, residential construction details, energy principles, and the various steps involved in the evaluation. Participants will learn how to use the blower door, pressure gauges. Participants will also learn how to do refrigeration appliance replacement assessments, and how to conduct duct leakage testing.
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February 24 - 26, 2010
Blower Door and Duct Blaster Technician
LOCATION:
Los Angeles Area
COST: $450
All courses will provide students with a nationally recognized certification
upon successfully completing all the required training hours and passing all exams.
Class sizes are limited, so please sign up today to reserve your seat now.
Additional courses to be offered in Sacramento, Sonoma, Fresno
and Southern California.
COMING SOON!!!
Title 24 Codes and Standards • Infrared Building Diagnostics
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