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The workshop presents the WCB requirements for fall protection in the construction industry.  Solar thermal installers requires this training to allow them to work safely on roof tops.

This workshop presents the WCB requirements for fall protection in the construction industry.  Solar thermal installers require this training to allow them to work safely on roof tops.

This 36 hour course covers the basic skills and fundamentals of solar thermal technology. Students will learn how to: identify solar thermal components; conduct steps in a solar site analysis; ensure safe practices and risk management; identify systems for specific climates; and determine methods to install and maintain systems. Through a series of lectures and hands-on solar labs, students will have acquired the foundation needed for entry-level in the field of solar thermal and domestic hot water heating.

This course will be of interest to installers, pipefitters, engineers, inspectors, and do-it-yourselfer’s considering their own installation.

 This course is based on the training requirements identified by the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) Entry Level Task Analysis.

The Fall Protection Course is required by WorkSafeBC for solar hot water installers and other working at heights. 

Tuition is $165.00 for the course and the exam. To register call 1-866-463-6652 and ask for Dawson Creek Student Services.  No online registration is available as yet.  

The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) Solar Thermal Theory Course is one of the requirements for becoming a Certified Solar Hot Water Installer in Canada.  The course is intended for students with trades experience.  At the end of the course, students will write an exam.