August 6th Deadline to Comment on New IREC Standard for Training Providers
The deadline for public comment for a new credentialing standard for training providers in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and related industries (Draft IREC Standard 01023: 2013 for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Distributed Generation Training) is AUGUST 6, 2013, with an expected release date for a final document in September 2013.
The new standard is a result of IREC revising Standard 01022, currently used for assessment of both training organizations and instructors. The revisions were undertaken to keep the standard current with industry needs, and to be consistent with best practices for standards development and revision. As a result, Standard 01022 has been divided into two new standards, which address the training provider (the organization) and instructor separately.
This IREC standard identifies requirements for quality systems, resources, personnel and curriculum by which renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed renewable energy generation and related training can be evaluated. IREC accredited training covers all of the topics in one or more IREC-accepted job task analyses to ensure alignment with industry needs.
IREC assembled a national panel of industry experts to develop the new standards, which together replace what is most commonly known as IREC’s ISPQ Standard. The panel includes instructors, curriculum specialists, training provider administrators and contractors/ installers.
IREC invites public comment starting today for the first of these two standards, draft IREC Standard 01023 for training providers. This public comment period will close August 6, 2013.
Distinguishing features of the draft standard for training providers include requirements for a criterion-referenced assessment, a written safety plan and training related personnel qualifications. The revised standard includes the original requirements of the current IREC ISPQ Standard 01022, with reduced redundancy and updated industry terminology.
Review the content of the draft IREC Standard 01023: 2013 (PDF) here.
Provide your comments through our survey tool here.
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