ITEC Solar Thermal Certification

Looking to acquire your Solar Thermal License? ITEC can help. ITEC's Solar Thermal Certification course is approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and covers everything you need to get you on your way to acquiring your solar thermal license. This 24 hour - 3 day course is designed for those individuals who already hold a Connecticut P or S license. Specifically, Connecticut law has allows this solar thermal certificate for any person who has already been issued a P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, S-1, S-2, S-3 or S-4, license issued by the Department of Consumer Protection [CGS Chpt 20, Sec 330], and who [a] has completed a solar thermal installation training course approved by the Commissioner [ITEC's course has been approved], and [b] has achieved a passing score on a solar thermal work examination approved by the Commissioner. Our course will include all aspects of solar thermal work—installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of active, passive and hybrid solar systems that directly convert ambient energy into heat or convey, store & distribute such ambient energy. ITEC’s Solar Thermal Certification Course covers solar theory, solar energy fundamentals, heat transfer, insulation values and how they are effected by location, season and climate. The theory of how to correctly measure and size a solar system and make a site assessment will be covered. How to check for defects in materials and components will be covered.
System piping, pool heaters, water relief, and other uses for Solar heated water will be discussed. Correct procedures, tools and equipment use will be emphasized. National codes relating to Solar heating systems and piping will be reviewed. Mr. Mark Wikman of Icarus Energy, LLC has graciously donated a 20-tube Icarus Energy Evacuated Tube Solar Collector for student's use for our upcoming ITEC Solar Thermal certification courses. We appreciate the generosity of Icarus Energy for providing us with some terrific solar technology for our student's hands-on use for the classes! Icarus has also offered a special arrangement on a limited-time basis for those who attend the ITEC Solar Thermal certification class. While supplies last, those who attend are eligible for a not-for-resale discount on Icarus IE-HWS-2020 Series Evacuated Tube Collectors. This is a one-time discount of over 61% off the US list price and is available only to those who attend ITEC's class. These topics and more will be included in ITEC’s solar certification course. Course Objectives: Correctly answer questions relating to piping of solar thermal systems. Properly identify tools, equipment and materials related to solar units. Appropriately answer questions relating to tanks, flow rates and wiring Accurately identify parts of a solar thermal system. Determine everything is structurally and visually sound or if there are defects on any part of the entire installation. Worksite safety Join us for this 24 hour - 3 day course designed for those individuals who already hold a Connecticut S-1, S-2, S-3 or S-4 or a P-1, P-2, P-3 or P-4 license. Click on any of the dates below to register for the next ITEC Solar Thermal Certification course.

January 17-18-29, 2012	February 14-15-16, 2012	March 13-14-15, 2012
April 10-11-12, 2012	May 8-9-10, 2012	June 12-13-14, 2012
July 17-18-19, 2012	August 14-15-16, 2012	September 18-19-20, 2012
October 16-17-18, 2012	November 13-14-15, 2012	December 18-19-20, 2012

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