| Continuing education courses available for water and wastewater operators The Center for Business and Technology at STCC has scheduled a wide variety of instructor-led continuing education courses for Water and Wastewater Operators who are licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Workshops include: Basic Wastewater Treatment Operators Training; Wastewater Facility Management Training; Wastewater Operator Certification Review Course; and Building Sewer Installation and Inspection. The Center for Business and Technology will also offer many online courses that will allow licensed technicians to earn the training contact hours required for relicensure from their home or office on their own schedule, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. *** As the use of alternative energy sources increases, career opportunities have never been better for those who are certified to install photovoltaic (PV) cells). The Center for Business and Technology has scheduled a training program that is designed to prepare individuals seeking certification in this growing field. Photovoltaic Generation Design and Integration will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 3 and is designed for architects, engineers, electricians, general contractors and those interested in developing a career in photovoltaics. This course will provide a comprehensive coverage of stand alone, utility interactive, and dedicated load applications for solar electricity and participants will receive a comprehensive preparation for the PV Certification exams offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners (NABCEP) as well as a detailed understanding of the type of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, the design of various PV Direct Current Source Circuits and their associated power electronics and switchgear. The 30 kW PV system that was recently installed in STCC Technology Park will be utilized for field demonstration lessons. |
