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Renewable Energy Fundamentals for Electricians - XELC 0102

The School of Trades and Technology is pleased to offer a flexible delivery option of Renewable Energy Fundamentals for Electricians. This blended program will consist of 30 weeks of self-paced, self-directed online course curriculum and one week of on-site practical training providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to install and maintain Renewable Energy (RE) power generation systems and equipment. This program will cover industrial, commercial, institutional, power generation, and residential settings in compliance with appropriate codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Program topics include:

  • Energy Resources
  • Safety
  • Generation methods
  • Equipment
  • Energy storage
  • System design
  • Commissioning

Students will be introduced to the theory and practical (hands-on) sides of the industry.

Upon completion, all students will earn a Certificate of Completion from TRU, and qualified Electrical Red Seal students will be eligible to register for the CSA NOC 7241 Solar Installer exam, earning a nationally recognized certification.

Students taking this program will have a leading advantage in the growing renewable energy sector of the electrical industry. Canada’s RE industry is growing at exponential rates, exceeding 16% of Canada’s total energy supply, and over 60% of electricity generated, according to Natural Resources Canada.

Format Options: Blended

Online asynchronous theory training: September 23 - March 28, 2025

Self-Paced, self-directed delivered with TRU's Moodle online learning platform.

Face-to-face practical training dates: November 4 - 8, 2024

The one-week practical session will take place at TRU Kamloops campus, and will include labs covering:

  • PV Connector Construction
  • PV Site Selection
  • Series/Parallel PV connections
  • The Effects of Shading on PV Modules
  • Grid-tied PV systems
  • Micro inverter vs Central inverter systems
  • Battery systems
  • Wind Generator Systems
  • Bioenergy demonstration
  • Hydroelectric system demonstration
  • And more…

Guest speakers, tours and field trips to existing sites may also be included.

Pre-requisites

  1. Electrical apprentice or completed electrical foundation
  2. Computer and Internet access
  3. Ability to attend one week face to face sessions (Kamloops)

Recommended: Red Seal Electrical Endorsement (Journeyperson)

Program Cost: $1525.00
Books: Moodle-based platform, all learning materials provided online

How to Apply

If you need any additional information, please contact:
Amie Schellenberg
Electrical Apprenticeship and Renewable Energy Instructor
aschellenberg@tru.ca

Electric Vehicle Technology and Service - XAUT 0700

The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose, service and repair high-voltage electric vehicles. The course is designed for AST Red Seal Technicians or AST 3rd or 4th-year apprentices to build upon their previous knowledge of conventional vehicle systems and develop the knowledge and skills required to confidently work on the majority of electric vehicles on our roads. The course comprises a 6-hour online self-paced safety module that must be completed before an intensive 30-hour classroom/shop training period.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement or SkilledTradesBC CofQ Level 3 or equivalent

Program Cost: $1299.00

How to Apply

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Apply high voltage safety procedures.
  • Distinguish different categories of high voltage vehicles
  • Service High Voltage Powertrain Systems
  • Service high voltage battery charging systems
  • Compare high voltage vehicle transmission type
  • Service high voltage vehicle temperature management systems
  • Distinguish the maintenance procedures for high voltage vehicles
  • Associate causes for common symptoms found in current high voltage vehicles

Online asynchronous theory training: October 11-18, 2024

Self-Paced, self-directed delivered with TRU's Moodle online learning platform.

Face-to-face practical training dates: October 21-25, 2024

The one-week practical session will take place at TRU Kamloops campus