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Bahamas GCF Readiness Programme
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Solar Assessment and Energy Auditing Application
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Basic Applicant Info
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Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
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Gender (This is for metrics only)
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Female
Male
Prefer Not to Answer
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How did you hear about the Solar PV and Energy Auditor Training?
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Please write a short introduction or cover letter for your application about who you are and your background. (Limit to 500 words and indicate why energy auditing and solar installation is beneficial to you. How will you utilize the skills in the next few years? )
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Program Background and Commitment
The Solar Assessment and Energy Auditor Training Program (Program) is comprehensive and concentrated. The courses will be of great benefit to all attendees and will, for many, be the foundation of a whole new or expanded career in a highly in-demand field.
The courses will be fast paced and include a combination of in-person classroom instruction, in-person field instruction, and independent learning/practice with virtual support available from instructors. Formal instruction days will be held for solar assessment from March 27th to 31st.Energy auditing training will be held from April 17th to 21st (classroom work and instructor led surveys) and April 24th to 28th (trainee led surveys with instructor support).
Each track will culminate in a final exam that must be passed in order to pass the course and earn your certificate of training. The Energy Auditor track will also include a class project, which must be completed by assigned groups and submitted with a passing rating in order to earn the certificate of completion.
The program will require substantial investment of attendees’ time and attention. It is important that all applicants understand this as you consider the answer to each of the following questions.
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No
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I am able to attend the
full duration
of the in-class and field solar training from
03/27/2023 to 03/31/2023
(Classes will be held for the full business day, approximately 9 hours including lunch).
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Yes - I am available for all 5 instructional days
No - I am not available for all 5 instructional days
If NO - Please share availability
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I am able to attend
Part 1
of the in-class/field energy auditor training on
04/17/2023 to 04/21/2023
(Classes will be held for the full business day, approximately 9 hours including lunch).
(Required.)
Yes - I am availability for all 5 instructional days
No - I am not available for all 5 instructional days
If NO - please share your availability
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I am able to attend
Part 2
of the in-class/field energy auditor training on
04/24/2023 to 04/28/2023
(Classes will be held for the full business day, approximately 9 hours including lunch).
(Required.)
Yes - I am available for all 5 instructional days
No - I am not available for all 5 instructional days
If NO - Please share your availability
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How many years of experience do you have in a technical field?
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Less than 1 year
1-5 Years
5-10 Years
10+ Years
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What are your traditional methods for receiving training?
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Self - Directed
Employee Support
School
Apprenticeship or mentorship
I do not receive training
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What is your level within your organization?
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Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Executive
Founder
Not part of an Organization
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What is your level of comfort with electrical meters, hand-tools?
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Novice
Intermediate
Expert
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a trainee to successfully perform the tasks required for the training program. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(Required.)
The trainee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Trainees will be required to regularly walk, sit, stand, talk, hear, and use two hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Trainees may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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Trainees will be given tasks that require their use of:
(Required.)
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
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Trainees may be exposed to the following environmental conditions:
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Occasional environment with a loud noise level (examples: jack hammer work, front row at a rock concert). Hearing protection will be provided for trainees if needed.
Wet or humid conditions.
Direct and reflected sunlight for up to 90 continuous minutes
May perform activities near moving mechanical parts.
Will require some activities in high precarious places (examples: ladders and flat rooftops).
May be exposed to risk of electrical shock. (Trainees will not be instructed to perform electrical work and must follow all safety instructions to mitigate this and other safety risks.)
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For information purposes since some areas which trainees may be exposed to electrical, heat and other types of hazards. Which of the following types of training does the candidate currently have?
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First-Aid
CPR
Safety Training
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Please select from the following statements:
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I have no pre-existing conditions or concerns with any of the above physical demands or work environments
I have some concerns or pre-existing conditions
Please explain:
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Education and Experience
Training will be conducted in ENGLISH only.
(Required.)
Speak English
Write English
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Please describe your level of experience with solar photovoltaic system design and/or installation
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Please describe your level of experience in identifying, analyzing, and/or writing reports on energy efficiency improvements:
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Please describe your level of experience in installing and/or maintaining mechanical building systems:
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Please list all higher education degrees that
you have
earned including degree name, area of study, and institution, (example: “Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of The Bahamas”):
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Please list all higher education degrees that
you are currently
pursuing and your expected graduation month and year including degree, area of study, and institution, (example: “Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of The Bahamas expected graduation in May 2023”):
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Please list any relevant certifications that you have obtained (example: energy auditor, energy manager etc.):
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What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel?
(Required.)
Highly proficient
(can use complex logical formulas and advanced features such as pivot tables; experienced with manipulating and applying formulas to large data sets (>500 data points) accurately).
Proficient
(can use basic logical and other formulas; can manipulate and apply formulas to large data sets; have created charts)
Competent
(can use basic math formulas; not comfortable/no experience with large data sets or complicated formulas)
Basic
(familiar with entering data into spreadsheets but do not have experience using formulas).
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Describe your familiarity with energy auditing:
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Describe your familiarity with solar assessment:
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What are some immediate opportunities for you to apply skills learned via program?
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b:
c:
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Are you comfortable with your photo being taken during the session to assist in project promotion?
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Yes
No
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Are you familiar with any energy auditing and/or solar design software?
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Yes
No
