Programme of the Train the Trainers Course

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1 Programme of the Train the Trainers Course City of Munich Vocational School for Electricians and Electronics Installers Training Centre for Solar Technology Bildungszentrum für Solartechnik (BZS) Bergsonstr Munich, Germany November 2011 With the support of: The sole responsibility for the content of this publication lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Communities. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

2 Page 2 Table of Contents 1 Introduction Development of the Train the Trainers Course Development of the Programme of the Train the Trainers Course Overview of the Train the Trainers Course Teachers of the German and English Train the Trainers Courses Participants of the German and English Train the Trainers Courses Programme of the Train the Trainers Course Overview of the Train the Trainers Courses Programme of the Solar Thermal Systems Module Programme of the Heat Pumps Module Programme of the Biomass Module...11

3 Page 3 1 Introduction The Install+RES project has the aim of establishing training courses for installers of smallscale renewable energy systems (biomass, solar, PV and heat pumps) in buildings. As such, the Install+RES project will invest in the sustainability of renewable energy system installations all across Europe and will lead to a highly qualified and skilled workforce. The Install+RES training courses are based on a well-balanced relationship between theory and practice as the training courses mainly take place in demonstration facilities and laboratories, where practical work is performed. The courses will be completed with an exam leading to a certification or qualification according to the requirements of the Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. The qualification as an installer will encompass developed practical skills and a profound understanding of the theoretical backgrounds, ecological and economical aspects and rational use of small-scale renewable energy systems in buildings. In order to reach this aim, during the first part of the Install+RES project the training course material for installers of small-scale renewable energy systems in buildings was developed in English and German languages. The training material developed during the first part of the project was then translated into National languages to establish training courses for installers of small-scale renewable energy systems in several European countries, namely Poland, Italy, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Greece. Following the training course development in the first period of the project, the newly developed material has been used for performing the German and English Train the Trainer courses. The Train the Trainer courses are necessary due to the lack of professional teachers who could perform high quality training courses for installers of small-scale renewable energy applications in buildings. Within this period of the project, the technical and pedagogical knowledge of the established training courses was transferred to trainers who will in the future further implement the pilot courses and the two training courses in their respective countries. The reference training material was adapted to the need of each participating country and translated into Bulgarian, Greek, Italian, Slovenian and Polish. The aim of this document is to outline the development and the programme of the Train the Trainers courses. In the project eight Train the Trainer courses have been performed, four in German and four in English for the following technologies: PV, solar thermal, biomass and heat pumps systems. The Train the Trainer courses were attended by teachers of each partner organization involved in the Install+RES project as well as by teachers of third party organizations. 2 Development of the Train the Trainers Course During the train the trainers course the Vocational School for Electricians and Electronics Installers, Training Centre for Solar Technology (Bildungszentrum für Solartechnik, BZS) of the City of Munich, Germany, and the Academy for Teacher In-ServiceTraining and Staff Development ALP and WIP Renewable Energies have provided the trainers with knowledge on the teaching methodology necessary to carry out in their own country the pilot training course and the two training courses foreseen during the Install+RES project. The methodology implies to combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Therefore the practical part of the train for trainer courses has been held in the BZS laboratories in Munich equipped with all the apparatus needed for the practical part of the course.

4 Page Development of the Programme of the Train the Trainers Course The programme of the train the trainers course has been developed by the BZS with the support of the ALP. The train the trainers course focuses on four modules: - solar thermal systems - photovoltaic systems - heat pumps - biomass systems Each module has lasted one week, and so, in total the course has lasted four weeks (for the respectively language). The four modules have been given on row, but in different periods of the year due to organizational matters. The trainers have attended the modules related to the renewable energy systems they needed to implement in their respective country in line with the review of market needs, potential installer s background and training frameworks in each participating country (Bulgaria, Greece, Slovenia, Poland and Italy) carried out at an earlier stage of the project. 3.2 Overview of the Train the Trainers Course Module Duration of each module Duration of the train the trainers course Type of participants Solar thermal systems Photovoltaic systems Heat pumps Biomass systems 1 week, 5 days 20 days, 4 weeks Trainers (teachers, engineers, managers) 1 week, 5 days 1 week, 5 days 1 week, 5 days During each module the following topics have been covered: - Overview on the modules (overview on Rational Use of Energy (RUE) and Renewable Energy Sources (RES), fundamental of heating engineering, fundamental of electrical engineering) - Introduction to the didactical material and teaching concept of the specific RES module (solar thermal, photovoltaics, heat pumps and biomass) - Pedagogical concept of presentations, group work and hands on labs - Skills based assessment (trainer perspective of development, getting through and skill evaluation) - Preparation and organization of own trainer courses - Creating a community of RES trainers (blended learning concept)

5 Page 5 The trainees have obtained an exhaustive overview at European and national level on the energy standards in the buildings, the ecological labels and on the small-scale renewable energies systems, markets and potentials. In addition, the participants have obtained the technical knowledge necessary to properly install a solar thermal system and / or a photovoltaic system and / or a heat pump and / or a biomass system. Each module has been carried out mainly in demonstration facilities and laboratories, where practical work is performed. 3.3 Teachers of the German and English Train the Trainers Courses One teacher from the ALP and one teacher from the BZS have performed the German and English train the trainers courses for the technologies: PV, solar thermal and heat pumps systems. Both teachers (that one from the ALP and that one from the BZS) have been present during the practical part of the train the trainers course, which has taken place in the laboratories of the BZS in Munich, to show to the future training providers how to work in tandem. WIP Renewable Energies have performed the train the trainers course for biomass with the support of ALP and BZS. 3.4 Participants of the German and English Train the Trainers Courses A maximum of 15 participants took part in the train the trainers course for ensuring an optimum learning process. A minimum of two teachers and one manager per each organisation should have participated in the train the trainers course, and the train the trainers courses have also been opened to third organisations. The manager facilitator is in charge of the implementation policies in the respective country. By attending the lessons of the train for trainers course, the manager facilitator has acquired the necessary knowledge on the Install + RES training courses in order to be able to properly disseminate the Install+RES concept during the Information Days foreseen during the lifetime of the project. The two teachers for each participating country have been necessary to implement training courses based on a well-balanced relationship between theory and practice in line with the requirements of the new Directive 2009/28/EC (article 14, Annex IV). This tandem teaching approach has been needed for properly showing the participants how to install small-scale renewable energy systems such as biomass systems, solar thermal systems, photovoltaic systems and heat pumps.

6 Page 6 3 Programme of the Train the Trainers Course 3.1 Overview of the Train the Trainers Courses Module Language Date Solar thermal systems German English Photovoltaic systems German English Heat pumps German English Biomass systems German English The programme of the German train the trainers course modules corresponds with the English train the trainers course modules, and therefore only the programmes of the English course modules are presented in the following chapter. 3.2 Programme of the Solar Thermal Systems Module Monday 08:00-09:30 Principles of Solar Thermal Energy Use (1.1) 09:45-12:00 Laws and Regulations / Market, Physics / Exercises and Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Basic Functions of Solar Thermal Collector Technology (1.2) 14:45-17:00 Terminology / Installation / Lightning Protection Exercises and Laboratory Experiments Tuesday 08:00-09:30 Basic Functions of Solar Thermal Storage Technology (1.3) 09:45-12:00 Storage Systems / Data Sheets / Theoretical and Practical Exercises

7 Page 7 13:00-14:30 Structure and Function of the Solar Circuit (1.4) 14:45-17:00 Calculations / Laboratory Experiments / Test Pedagogical Conception / Conclusion (ST1) Wednesday 08:00-09:30 Planning a Solar Thermal System for Domestic Hot Water Preparation (2.1) 09:45-12:00 System Concepts / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Planning of Large Solar Thermal Systems - Storage Concepts (2.2) Practice on the Training Roof 14:45-17:00 Practice / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Thursday 08:00-09:30 Heating Support Systems and Swimming Pool Heating (2.3) 09:45-12:00 System Concepts / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Control Technology / Sensors and Measurement Technology Commissioning and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Systems (2.4) 14:45-17:00 Exercises and Laboratory Experiments / Practice / Pedagogical Conception Friday 08:00-09:30 Special Applications and System Integration of Solar Thermal Systems (2.5) 09:45-12:00 Methodology / Exercises / Test / Evaluation and Debriefing

8 Page Programme of the Photovoltaic Systems Module Monday 08:00-09:30 Introduction into PV Off-Grid Technology / Technical Terms (1.1) 09:45-12:00 Systems (Plant) Concepts / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments / Practice 12: Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Characteristic Curves & Module Faulty Wiring / Laboratory Experiments (1.2) 14:45-17:00 Exercises / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Tuesday 08:00-09:30 Accumulator & Charge Controller for PV Off-Grid Technology / Exercises (1.3) 09:45-12:00 Inverter & Installation Material / Exercises 12: Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Plant Layout / Laboratory Experiments / Exercises (1.4) 14:45-17:00 Laboratory Experiments / Test / Pedagogical Conception / Conclusion Wednesday 08:00-09:30 Introduction & Basic Knowledge of PV Grid Parallel Connected Technology (2.1) 09:45-12:00 System (Plant) Concepts / Internet Example / Laboratory Experiments / House Installation 12: Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Plant Layout of Feed-In System / Laboratory Experiments / Practice (2.2) 14:45-17:00 Practical Exercise / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Thursday 08:00-09:30 Inverter / Lightning Arrester / Regulations / Practice (2.3)

9 Page 9 09:45-12:00 Systems (Plant) Concepts / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 12: Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Measuring Technology / Plant Layout / Documentation / Laboratory (2.4) 14:45-17:00 Exercises / Laboratory Experiments / Practice / Pedagogical Conception Friday 08:00-09:30 Installation Material / Counter Circuits / Technical Conceptions (2.5) 09:45-12:00 Methodology / Exercises / Test / Final Conclusion (Evaluation) 12: Lunch Break 3.3 Programme of the Heat Pumps Module Monday 08:00-09:30 Principles of Energy Technology for the Heat Pump (HP) (Part 1) 09:45-12:00 The Heat Pump on the Heating Market / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Physical Principles of the Heat Pump (Part 2) 14:45-17:00 Heat Pump - Function / Components Exercises and Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Tuesday 08:00-09:30 Design of Heat Pump Systems (Part 3) 09:45-12:00 Basics of Planning / Heat Demand / Approval Theoretical and Practical Exercises 13:00-14:30 Planning of Groundwater and Soil-Heat Pump Systems (Part 4) 14:45-17:00 Calculations / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception

10 Page 10 Wednesday 08:00-09:30 Planning of Air- and Water-Heat Pump Systems (Part 5) 09:45-12:00 System Concepts / Assembly / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Plant Technology of Heat Pump Components (Part 6) Laboratory Experiments on Heat Pumps / Tests on the Cooling Cycle 14:45-17:00 Practice / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Thursday 08:00-09:30 Heating Circuit Technology and Hydraulic System of Heat Pump Systems (Part 7) 09:45-12:00 Power Supply and Control / Exercises / Laboratory Experiments 13:00-14:30 Special Concepts of Heat Pump Systems / System Integration (Part 8) 14:45-17:00 Theoretical and Practical Exercises / Laboratory Experiments / Pedagogical Conception Friday 08:00-09:30 Maintenance / Recommendations for the Operation and Development Computer Analysis Programs for Heat Pump Systems (Part 9) 09:45-12:00 Methodology / Exercises / Evaluation and Debriefing

11 Page Programme of the Biomass Module Wednesday 10:00-16:00 Seminar at company Fröling, Aschheim bei München Monday resp. Thursday 08:00-09:30 Pedagogical concept for trainers - introduction 09:45-12:00 Introduction to the biomass system Biomass fuels Exercises in working groups 13:00-13:45 Combustion technologies 13:45-14:30 Biomass storage 14:45-17:00 Exercises in working groups Tuesday resp. Friday 08:00-09:30 Design of biomass plant 09:45-12:00 Exhaust gas routing systems 12:00-12:30 Conclusion 12:30-13:30 Lunch