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Thermal inspections of PV arrays specifically can safely provide fast and accurate information regarding system health. We will present the fundamental theories and considerations for proper thermal camera use including the various applications in solar operations and maintenance (O&M) and how to read test images. We will also review several IR cameras that are commercially available and commonly used in PV inspections. Drones are another tool whose use in PV installation and inspection has increased in recent years. We will discuss the fundamentals of drones and discuss considerations when selecting a drone for commercial use. Drones can be used in a variety of applications: to obtain site information pre-sale; site or system mapping; during and after installation to determine progress; and finally to perform aerial thermographic inspections. Examples of the latter will be looked at and assessed in this course. We will introduce licensure requirements as well as common models of drones - and price points - that are commercially available which can be used in PV applications.

The Environmental Studies & Public Policy Course offers a deep dive into the pressing issues at the intersection of the environment and public governance. Designed for those with a keen interest in policy development, the course explores how environmental challenges shape political landscapes, influencing decision-making at every level of society. Students will gain valuable insights into how policies can promote sustainability and tackle the most urgent environmental issues facing our planet today. Through a detailed analysis of global and local case studies, learners will engage with various environmental policies and the decision-making processes behind them. From climate change to biodiversity, the course provides a critical understanding of how policy frameworks are crafted and implemented. Perfect for those aiming to make informed contributions to environmental policy, it equips students with the necessary knowledge to engage in thoughtful discourse and contribute to shaping the future of public policy in the context of environmental sustainability. Key Features: CPD QS Certified Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover Developed by qualified professionals in the field Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum: Public Health Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Module 2: Principles of Public Health Module 3: Understanding Epidemiology Module 4: Disease Control Module 5: Understanding Measures of Disease Frequency Module 6: Maternity and Childbirth Module 7: Environment and Public Health Module 8: Health System and Policy Module 9: Public Health and Ethics Public Administration Module 01: Introduction to Public Relations Module 02: Concepts of Public Relations Module 03: Management and Organisation of Public Relations Module 04: Crisis management Module 05: Meeting Management Module 06: Project Management Module 07: Risk Management Module 08: Team Work Team Building Module 09: Performance Management Module 10: Critical Thinking Implications for Leadership Module 11: Effective Time Management Techniques Module 12: Leadership Skills and Competencies. Module 13: Emotional Intelligence Module 14: Employee Relations Module 15: Avoiding the Unconscious Biases at Workplace Module 16: Effective Decision Making to Prevent Chaos Module 17: Skills of an Effective Administrator Module 18: Communication Skills Module 19: Prioritize Module 20: Scheduling Your Time Module 21: To Do Lists Module 22: Organizing Your Inbox Module 23: Negotiation Techniques Module 24: Conflict Management Module 25: Stress Management Module 26: Linguistics and Psychology Module 27: Communication and Media Studies Module 28: Corporate Social Responsibility Module 29: Stakeholders & the Social Contract Module 30: CRM Strategies Public Realm Manager Module 01: Introduction to Public Realm Management Module 02: Planning and Design Principles Module 03: Management and Maintenance Module 04: Sustainability and Resilience Module 05: Legal and Regulatory Framework Module 06: Public Realm and Social Equity Environmental Health Module 01: Intro to Environmental Health Module 02: Waste, Pollution and Pollutants Module 03: Environment, Pollution, Climate Change and Health Module 04: Recovering Resources and Managing Waste Module 05: Food Waste Module 06: Plastic Module 07: Air Pollution Module 08: Water Module 09: Environmental Sustainability Environmental Law Module 01: Legal System Module 02: What Is Environmental Law Module 03: International Environment Law Module 04: Environmental Organisations Module 05: National Environmental Legacy Act Module 06: The Environment And Economics Part 1 Module 07: The Environment And Economics Part 2 Module 08: Climate Change Module 09: Environmental Impact Assessment Module 10: Nature Conservation Module 11: Kyoto Protocol And Paris Agreement Module 12: Sustainable Development Module 13: Compliance And Governance Of Law Module 14: Right To Information, Participation And Justice Module 15: Enforcement Of Environmental Law Environmental Awareness Training Module 01: Introduction to Environmental Awareness Module 02: Climate Change and the Carbon Footprint Module 03: The Hidden Pollution inside Workplace Module 04: Benefits of Energy Efficiency Module 05: Environmental Planning and Decision-Making Module 06: Sustainable Development for Environment Module 07: Eco Friendly and Green Living Environmental engineering Module 01: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Module 02: Environmental Pollutions Module 03: Wastewater Treatment Module 04: Drinking Water and Groundwater Treatment Module 05: Groundwater Hydrology Module 06: Air Pollution Module 07: Solar Energy Module 08: Waste Disposal and Recycling Module 09: Land Management Module 10: Environmental Law Module 11: Sustainable Development Learning Outcomes: Gain expertise in Public Health principles and practices. Understand the foundations of Public Administration for effective governance. Develop skills as a Public Realm Manager for community development. Explore the intricacies of Environmental Health and its impact. Grasp the complexities of Environmental Law for responsible decision-making. Acquire practical knowledge in Environmental Engineering for sustainable solutions. Accreditation All of our courses, including theCourse are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certification Once you've successfully completed yourCourse, you will immediately be sent your digital certificates. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we recommend renewing them every 12 months. Assessment At the end of theCourse, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself. CPD 70 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Individuals passionate about public health and environmental sustainability Aspiring public administrators seeking to make a difference Environmental enthusiasts keen on understanding legal frameworks Professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in environmental engineering Those interested in community welfare and public realm management Requirements Learners do not require any prior knowledge or qualifications to enrol in this course. Career path Environmental Health Officer - £25K to £40K/year. Public Health Analyst - £30K to £45K/year. Environmental Consultant - £28K to £50K/year. Public Administrator - £25K to £45K/year. Environmental Engineer - £30K to £55K/year. Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Join SEI for this on-demand online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the training. Once you have viewed and completed the online on-demand training session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours. Questions? call 970-527-7657 option 1

Rapid shutdown for PV systems on buildings Expansion of ground-fault and arc-fault requirements Changes that further enable 1,000 Vdc PV systems Updates to disconnect and fuse servicing requirements New standards for field-applied hazard markings Major changes for interconnecting PV systems to the grid New requirements for battery-based PV systems, both stand-alone and interactive Additional changes in Articles 690 and 705, as well as other relevant Articles Join SEI instructors and Code experts Rebekah Hren and Brian Mehalic for a fast-paced and fun three-hour long look at how PV design and installation requirements changed with the adoption of the 2014 Code.

This training includes four (4) three-hour lessons, for a total of 12 contact training hours. Each lesson will include presentations, videos, interactive exercises, and a quiz. 1- Ladder and Lift Safety: In this lesson, we learn about different ladder options and how to choose the appropriate ladder(s) for a PV installation, based on the specific job site and task (accessing different roof surfaces, running conduit, etc.). We discuss how to properly inspect, set up and use ladders, and through interactive exercises we evaluate different installation sites to determine the best location to set up an extension ladder to access the PV array. In the second part of this lesson, we identify equipment and methods for safely lifting PV modules (and other materials) to the roof, including ladder lifts, boom lifts, reach forklifts, scaffolding, and cranes. 2- Fall Protection: Here, we review OSHA fall protection requirements and present different equipment options for working safely AND efficiently on a PV job site. We discuss the differences between fall restraint, positioning, and fall arrest systems; look at different anchor options for roof surfaces commonly seen on PV installations; and via interactive exercises determine where to place those anchors on the roof. 3- PV Mounting Safety: In this lesson, we identify job site hazards specific to PV mounting work, from array layout through securing modules to the racking system. We go step-by-step through a roof-mounted PV installation and call out ways to eliminate and/or control hazards through safe work practices, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Through interactive exercises and videos, we show best practice methods to safely handle PV equipment and manage small parts on a sloped roof. 4- Solar Electric Safety: In the final lesson of this series, we take an in-depth look at electrical hazards specific to PV installation and maintenance work, and discuss the requirements of OSHA, the NEC, and NFPA 70E to assure safe working conditions. We discuss shock and arc flash hazards and identify protective measures (including PPE and lockout / tagout). We dive even further into lockout / tagout and safe electrical testing methods in our interactive exercises and videos.

Modeling is a complicated topic - and performance calculation tools offer nearly endless “knobs” to turn, any of which can impact the projected production. A fundamental understanding of what goes on “behind the scenes” is important to be able to make the right decisions when selecting data, adjusting system assumptions and de-rates, and comparing results so you can be confident when you make a production prediction or design choice. Don't worry, the heavy math is left to the modeling tool! Topics include: Examining and applying the core calculations used to predict production of PV arrays Comparing the various modeling programs on the market, and their different approaches Interpreting simulation results from performance models Relating how system design choices impact the production of the array Join Paul Grana, co-founder of Folsom Labs and the HelioScope modeling and design tool, for an in-depth look at PV system performance modeling in four Parts: Introduction and System Design Environment Assumptions and Irradiance Calculations Module Modeling and System Behavior Simulation Results and Model Comparison

The step-by-step process walks through all the requirements to design 2011 NEC compliant systems. This process applies to all circuits in grid-direct PV systems, regardless of size. Developed in conjunction with industry experts and extensively peer reviewed, SEI's wire sizing methodology takes the mystery out! Full coverage of all NEC Article 310 and 690 conductor and overcurrent device sizing. Join SEI instructors Brian Mehalic and Rebekah Hren for a three-hour on-demand training training session.

This training includes two lessons for a total of 8 contact training hours. Each lesson includes presentations, field videos, interactive exercises, and a quiz. Lesson 1: Site and Mechanical Hazards- Identify common site and mechanical hazards that workers are exposed to when installing ground-mounted PV arrays, describe ways to mitigate hazards, determine safe working practices and PPE requirements. Lesson 2: Electrical Hazards- Determine electrical hazards on large-scale PV job sites, identify shock and arc flash hazards and implement protective measures, define lockout/tagout methods and principles, examine installation, maintenance, and PV testing hazards.

Join SEI's Will White - who's been living off-grid since 2007 - for an in-depth look at off-grid system considerations in three parts: Components used in an off-grid system. Design parameters of an off-grid system. How to size individual components for an off-grid system and the maintenance required.

Rooftops represent the most available, sustainable and secure real estate, which is why low-slope and steep-slope roofs are increasingly being used as platforms for photovoltaic systems. Low-slope roofs (commonly used for commercial buildings) and steep-slope roofs (commonly used for single-family residences) have separate challenges when integrating PV systems. Information from the roofing industry and roofing manufacturer requirements will be provided as well as numerous photographs. INSTRUCTOR BIO: James R. Kirby, AIA, is Vice President of Sustainability for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, DC. Kirby has expertise in roof system design and construction, weatherproofing and energy-efficiency of the building envelope, and rooftop PV systems. His responsibilities include serving as liaison for the Center's PV taskforce, representing the roofing industry at sustainability-focused events, and presenting sustainability-based technical information to roofing and other construction trades within the US and internationally. Kirby holds a bachelor's degree in architectural studies and a master's degree in architecture (structures option) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He recently received his Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design and Construction from Boston Architectural College, and he also is an accredited Green Roofing Professional. Before joining The Center in 2012, he worked for National Roofing Contractors Association, most recently as Associate Executive Director of Technical Communications. Prior to his 16 years at NRCA, he worked for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., Northbrook, Ill., an architectural and engineering consulting firm. He is a licensed architect in Illinois and a professional member of several industry organizations, including ASTM International, American Institute of Architects, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, International Code Council and U.S. Green Building Council Chicago Chapter. Kirby is a frequent presenter and contributing author to the roofing, energy-efficiency and solar industries. He has given numerous presentations, educational seminars and webinars to industry-related associations and construction-affiliated groups. Kirby also is an annual guest lecturer at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.