Corporate Training By Zack Academy - 3-Hour Georgia Renewable Energy Continuing Education Online Anytime

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Why Should You Take This 3-Hour Georgia Renewable Energy Continuing Education Online Anytime Course?

This three hour continued education course applies three hours toward the Residential Basic or Commercial/Light Construction Contractor License. This course meets all Georgia State Requirements for Continuing Education. Meet Georgia's contractor continuing education requirements by taking this 3-Hour Georgia Renewable Energy Continuing Education Online Anytime course. Renewable energy is contributing more and more to the world's ever-rising energy demands. Wind and solar energy generation systems are about to reach the level of affordability that will allow them to be considered equal to conventional power generation systems like fossil fuel plants and hydro-electric dams. Contractors should know what products are on the market, and what rebates and incentives are available for their customers who want to take advantage of energy efficient resources and components. Students successfully completing this three hour course will gain confidence in their ability to provide valuable information to their customers regarding renewable energy options.

Learning objectives are provided to facilitate understanding and progress. Informal progress checks throughout the module will help you review and measure your understanding of the material. The assessment at the end of each chapter accurately reflects learning objectives. A 70% on each assessment is required to move on to the next chapter.

 

Is Continuing Education Required in Georgia?

Yes. For the 2014 renewal and thereafter, an applicant for renewal of his or her residential license must have completed 3 hours of acceptable continuing education each year for a Georgia Residential Basic license and 6 hours of continuing education each year for a Georgia Residential Light Commercial license, with a year being July 1st through June 30th.

 

Here are the licensing categories and amount of continued education that is required in each:

  • General Contractor Individual – No Continued Education
  • General Contractor Limited Tier IND – No Continued Education
  • General Contractor Limited Tier QA – No Continued Education
  • General Contractor Qualifying Agent – No Continued Education
  • Residential Basic Individual – three hours each year
  • Residential Basic Qualifying Agent – three hours each year
  • Residential Light Commercial Individual – six hours each year
  • Residential Light Qualifying Agent – six hours each year


Note: Students will have up to six months of access to course content.

    Syllabus

    Wind Power I
    *Learning Objectives: 1) Be able to describe the history of harnessing
    the wind"s energy. 2) Identify the difference between wind energy and
    conventional energy production. 3) Appreciate some of the "Pro vs. Con"
    debates regarding Green Renewable Wind generated energy. 1. History
    2. Products and Components
    3. Sources of Energy Production
    4. Offshore Production: Pros and Cons
    5. Onshore Production: Pros and Cons
    Assessment


    Wind Power II
    *Learning Objectives: 1) Understand what “distributed” wind power
    really means to home owners, communities and industry. 2) Appreciate
    some of the solutions addressing concerns over the harvesting of wind
    energy. 3) Recognize the concerns of the home owner or small business
    owner when deciding on whether or not to pursue wind energy.
    1. Distributed wind power
    2. Automation and Safety Factors
    3. Grants and Incentives
    4. Residential and Small Business Wind Generation
    Assessment

    Solar Energy Use I
    *Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the difference between “passive”
    and “active” solar energy use. 2) Know what PV stands for, and how PV solar
    energy collection varies from traditional solar heat collection. 3) Gain an
    awareness of the benefits of solar energy: for residential and commercial use
    as well as how solar energy benefits the environment. 1. Solar Energy: Passive/Active
    2. Solar Photo Voltaic
    3. Industry Acronyms and Terms
    4. Residential and Small Business Solar Use
    5. Rebates and Incentives

    Assessment

    Solar Energy Use II
    *Learning Objectives: 1) Understand some small business or home
    owner advantages. 2) Realize there is a price to pay for clean, green
    energy. 3) Recognize pros and cons when considering solar.
    1. Small Business Systems
    2. Residential Use
    3. Solar Pros and Cons
    4. Structural Considerations
    5. Installation and Mounting Considerations

    Assessment

    Solar Energy Use III
    *Learning Objectives: 1) Be aware of the history of man harnessing the
    sun’s energy. 2) Know the amount of solar energy versus conventional fuel
    produced energy in the United States. 3) Learn some new terms and gain an
    appreciation for what “green energy” really means. 1. Solar Harvesting
    2. Solar Power Plants
    3. Industry Acronyms and Terms

    Assessment

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