SUNY Canton Courses |
SUNY Canton Courses |
March 17
3-4 PM | in-person & online
March 24
3-4 PM | in-person & online
April 28
3-4 PM | in-person & online
May 19 – May 22
May 24
5-7 PM
8 AM - 4 PM
Cohort #1: Are you interested in the how and why of Photovoltaic Systems? If you have an existing system or would like to explore how they work, let us help you. Spend a few evenings with SUNY Canton’s Electrical Construction instructor discovering how these systems work with hands-on training. You will learn how to measure the electricity, understand the safety of high voltage direct current to alternating current, and how shading, open, and short circuits affect panel performance. You will experience what it is like to create a site plan for panel layouts on our mock roof and lay out your plan for your home.
BPI Energy Audits | FREE COURSE
May 28 - May 29
5-8 PM
BPI-certified energy auditors evaluate the overall conditions of
a home and identify energy-related issues at the source. The course is designed to introduce building science knowledge and diagnostic tests to assess the home's energy use and make recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.
Solar Training | FREE COURSE
June 2 - June 5
5-7 PM
June 7
8 AM - 4 PM
Cohort #2: Are you interested in the how and why of Photovoltaic Systems? If you have an existing system or would like to explore how they work, let us help you. Spend a few evenings with SUNY Canton’s Electrical Construction instructor discovering how these systems work with hands-on training. You will learn how to measure the electricity, understand the safety of high voltage direct current to alternating current, and how shading, open, and short circuits affect panel performance. You will experience what it is like to create a site plan for panel layouts on our mock roof and lay out your plan for your home.
Heat Pump Training | FREE COURSE
Cohort #1: Explore the inner workings of air source heat pumps and demystify the 'white box' with our comprehensive Heat Pump Course! Designed for HVAC Trade professionals, design engineers, and technology enthusiasts alike, this course delves into the fundamentals of refrigeration, empowering you to size heat pump components confidently through meticulous building load analysis. Detailed discussions give invaluable insights into the intricate mechanisms of inverters and indoor cassettes.
Heat Pump Training | FREE COURSE
Cohort #2: Explore the inner workings of air source heat pumps and demystify the 'white box' with our comprehensive Heat Pump Course! Designed for HVAC Trade professionals, design engineers, and technology enthusiasts alike, this course delves into the fundamentals of refrigeration, empowering you to size heat pump components confidently through meticulous building load analysis. Detailed discussions give invaluable insights into the intricate mechanisms of inverters and indoor cassettes.
EV Maintenance Training | FREE COURSE
Cohort #1: This course is designed to introduce electric vehicle (EV) technology, systems, and safety to a variety of workers involved in the vehicle maintenance, service, and repair sectors. During this course, participants will become familiar with EV’s and will be able to describe electric vehicle technology to customers, employees, and supervisors. A focus on working safely around electric vehicles will be emphasized. Electric vehicle facility preparation, required tooling, personal protective equipment, and emergency response will be covered in detail with the goal of preparing participants for implementing EV service, repair, and diagnosis in the workplace. The course concludes with a 20-question exam resulting in a certificate of completion. Participation also includes one set of sized EV electrical safety gloves ($200 value).
EPA 608 Training & Exam | FREE COURSE
EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. Starting on January 1, 2018, this requirement will also apply to appliances containing most substitute refrigerants, including HFCs. Technicians are required to pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification.
EV Maintenance Training | FREE COURSE
Cohort #2: This course is designed to introduce electric vehicle (EV) technology, systems, and safety to a variety of workers involved in the vehicle maintenance, service, and repair sectors. During this course, participants will become familiar with EV’s and will be able to describe electric vehicle technology to customers, employees, and supervisors. A focus on working safely around electric vehicles will be emphasized. Electric vehicle facility preparation, required tooling, personal protective equipment, and emergency response will be covered in detail with the goal of preparing participants for implementing EV service, repair, and diagnosis in the workplace. The course concludes with a 20-question exam resulting in a certificate of completion. Participation also includes one set of sized EV electrical safety gloves ($200 value).
EV Maintenance Training | FREE COURSE
Cohort #3: This course is designed to introduce electric vehicle (EV) technology, systems, and safety to a variety of workers involved in the vehicle maintenance, service, and repair sectors. During this course, participants will become familiar with EV’s and will be able to describe electric vehicle technology to customers, employees, and supervisors. A focus on working safely around electric vehicles will be emphasized. Electric vehicle facility preparation, required tooling, personal protective equipment, and emergency response will be covered in detail with the goal of preparing participants for implementing EV service, repair, and diagnosis in the workplace. The course concludes with a 20-question exam resulting in a certificate of completion. Participation also includes one set of sized EV electrical safety gloves ($200 value).
June 9 - June 12
5-8 PM
June 23 - June 26
5-8 PM
July 7 - July 8
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 7 - July 10
5-8 PM | Live online
July 14
5-7 PM | Certification Exam
July 14 - July 15
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 21 - July 22
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Passive Solar vs. Super-Insulation | FREE COURSE
Humans have appreciated (and even worshipped) the sun for millennia. Many have also considered its warming effect when constructing homes, positioning windows on the south side of the building, and locating the building on southern slopes of hillsides. The 1970s energy crisis inspired many to return to test these concepts (and others) in an attempt to reduce their home energy consumption. Out of this scramble for solutions, two distinct styles of building emerged - the passive solar house, which sought to scavenge as much sunshine as possible (absorbing "free" energy), and the second, the super-insulated house, which sought to minimize the loss of heat from the house (holding onto the energy it had). Each of these distinct approaches has pros and cons, but is there one that stands victor over the other? Join us to find out!
Sustainable or Just Plain Cheap? | FREE COURSE
Sustainability can be seen as being cheap because saving energy is also saving money. We will have Sustainability Bingo to help you learn more ways to save your energy as well as help the planet. Be inspired and empowered to combat the global climate crisis through sustainability across the North Country.
GardenShare | FREE COURSE
Celebrate Earth Day and learn more about opportunities to share garden resources, compost, combat food waste, and buy local produce in your community!