IREC's ISPQ credentialing program accredits renewable energy and energy efficiency training programs and certifies instructors.

1. The IREC ISPQ
Credentialing Program
Supporting effective workforce
development
Pat Fox, Director of Operations
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
September 2011

2. It’s all about quality

3. Best
prac:ces
for
states,
municipali:es,
u:li:es
Easier,
more
affordable
connec:on
to
the
grid
Uniform
Guidelines
&
Standards
Non
Profit
Since 1982, IREC has worked with industry,
government, educators, and other stakeholders to
ensure that the broader use of renewable energy is
possible, safe, affordable and practical.
1982
Quality
Assessment

5. Current Awardees
• PV
• Solar Thermal
• Small Wind
Letters of Intent
• PV
• Solar Thermal
• Small Wind
• Energy Efficiency/Weatherization

6. Components, Benefits, & Outcomes
Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals Project
The Components
Guidelines for
Effective Training
Outlines what workers
should know and be
capable of after training
The Deliverables
Accreditation process for
training centers and
curriculum
The Benefits
Workers, consumers, and
employers benefit from
strong training that
produces highly skilled
professionals
The Outcome
Highly-skilled workforce servicing a growing home energy market

7. ISPQ International Standard
01022
Workplace
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Safety, codes,
Facilities, tools,
core
safe practices
competencies
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Training Programs

8. Application
OUR GOAL
-
Maintenance Assessment
Quality
Training
Award

9. Six Credentials
Training Continuing
Program Education
Accreditation Accreditation
Independent Affiliated
Master Trainer Master Trainer
Certification Certification
Independent Affiliated
Instructor Instructor
Certification Certification

10. IREC reviews
Application application for IREC Nominates
Letter of Intent submission Assessor
completeness
Desk Assessment Start Desk Assessor
Report Iteration Assessment confirmed
Assessment Award Committee
Onsite recommendation Review and Maintenance:
Assessment Annual Reports
submitted Decision

11. Curriculum aligns Quality
Program
with
Job Task Analysis Sound Qualified
Administration Instructors
IREC
ISPQ
Robust Facilities
Curriculum
Tools &
Equipment

12. IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s

13. IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s
Energy Installer /
Auditor Technician
Solar
PV Installer Thermal
Quality Installer
Crew
Control
Leader
Inspector
PV
Small Wind
Technical
Installer
Sales

14. The Value of IREC ISPQ:
Training Providers
Differentiate yourself in a competitive
marketplace
Provide third-party verification of your
quality and constant improvement
Join a community of dedicated
educators

15. The Value of IREC ISPQ:
Your Students
Invest training dollars in a program that has
undergone rigorous third-party assessment
Gain confidence that you have the right equipment
and safety practices
Know they are learning the right knowledge
to be successful on the job
Provide evidence to potential
employers as to the quality
of their training

16. Quality training is the
foundation of the
successful development
of the workforce
A well-trained workforce with the skills to
perform competently on the job:
Protects the consumer
Protects our investment
Sets the stage for achieving real results

17. Resources

18. www.irecusa.org

19. IREC ISPQ Candidate
Handbook
• Guides the Candidate through
the process
• Prime resource throughout the
Candidate / Awardee lifecycle
• Candidate Handbook + IREC
ISPQ Standard = required
reading

20. www.irecusa.org

21. Pat Fox
patfox@irecusa.org
IREC ISPQ
(518) 621-7379