GLREA Energy Center
Dimondale, MI

December 8th -12th , 2008

Apprentice Program Description

This 5-day program combines classroom sessions with field experience to provide the graduate with the experience and reference materials needed to advance a career in the distributed generation profession. It consists of three classroom and two workshop days.

Objectives
1. Provide an introduction to renewable energy  
    theory
2. Introduce apprentices to different types of
   distributed generation technologies and
   system components         
3. Train apprentices in the methods of safe                   
    utility interconnection                                                              4. Train apprentices in the issues of the
    National Electric Code
   5. Provide hands on installation experience
6. Brief exposure to troubleshooting distributed
    energy systems
7. Provide continuing education and job
    placement opportunities

Course Outline

DAY 1                                                                   
Electricity Review, Solar Characteristics, Photovoltaic
Theory and System Components

DAY 2
System Configurations, Standards and Codes, Siting
and Design, Utility Interconnection, Troubleshooting
and Maintenance

DAY 3
Mechanical and Electrical Design, Permits, System
Construction, Installation Practices, Project
Management and Safety

DAY 4 –
Hands On Workshop
Component Testing, Working With Inverters &
Batteries, PV System Construction and Assembly

DAY 5 –
Hands On Workshop
PV System Assembly, System Testing and Commissioning

Course Prerequisites
     ·  Formal training in electrical technology at a community college level or equivalent, OR
     ·  Some classes in electrical technology and some practical experience, OR
     ·  A good self-learned fundamental knowledge of electrical technology and significant practical
         experience

Instructors
     ·  Robert Pratt, PE: Owner and President of RGP Pro, Inc. and previously Principle Engineer specializing in energy systems and photovoltaic technologies for 36 years at DTE Energy.
     ·  Bruce Lowstuter: Owner of Clean Energy Systems,  is a licensed Professional Engineer and a GLREA certified Systems Integrator. He has 30 years experience in design and management of engineering projects.

Place
     ·  Grand Rapids Community College
622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49503
Tassell M-Tec, Rm 206

Registration      
·  Web site:  Click Here to registar online     
·  Phone:  800-434-9788

Cost:    ·  Non-members:  $1090    ·  Members:  $1000    ·  Includes all books and references