Assessor training Interstate Renewable Energy Council IREC ISPQ
Assessor training Interstate Renewable Energy Council IREC ISPQ Accreditation and Certification Assessor Training
Welcome We’re growing! The assessor plays an important role in the IREC ISPQ process Assessor Training
Purpose of this Training Understand the IREC ISPQ standard and the assessor’s role and responsibilities in the accreditation/certification process Know how to use the forms and reference materials in conducting an assessment Feel ready to begin your first assessment Assessor Training
The IREC ISPQ Process Lesson: ISPQ Basics By the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain the importance of IREC ISPQ accreditation and certification List and describe the various components of the IREC ISPQ program Identify the critical points in the IREC ISPQ process for both candidate and assessor Assessor Training
Lesson: ISPQ Basics A Little History. . . Since 1982, IREC has worked with industry, government, educators, and other stakeholders to ensure that the broader use of renewable energy is possible, safe, affordable, and practical. Easier, more affordable connection to the grid Best practices for states, municipalities, utilities Uniform Guidelines & Standards Assessor Training
IREC ISPQ Standard 01022: 2011 Lesson: ISPQ Basics Created by a collaboration of experts Sets the bar for quality training Guides students in selecting training providers Provides standards and metrics Assessor Training
Lesson: ISPQ Basics Assessor Training
The Role of the Assessor Lesson: ISPQ Basics Assessors are pivotal in the IREC ISPQ Program! Assessors review and verify all applications and evidence before submitting their recommendations. Assessor Training
Lesson: ISPQ Basics What is the difference between accreditation and certification? Who is a candidate? Iterate whaaat? Assessor Training
Standard Lesson: ISPQ Terms Assessor Training
Accreditation and Certification Candidates Lesson: ISPQ Terms Programs and courses are accredited People are certified Assessor Training
Job Task Analysis (JTA) Lesson: ISPQ Terms Assessor Training
The Candidate’s Application Lesson: ISPQ Terms Assessor Training
The Desk Assessment Lesson: ISPQ Terms Assessor Training
The On-Site Assessment Lesson: ISPQ Terms NREL: Dennis Schroeder Assessor Training
Lesson: ISPQ Terms Award Committee Makes the final determination on an award Subject matter and process experts Bases determination on assessor reports Assessor Training
Maintaining Accreditation or Certification 2012 Lesson: ISPQ Terms 2017 Assessor Training
Learning Activity The questions in these activities are a different way to think about the material and should not be thought of as tests. For your convenience the questions are also included in the Practice Exercises. You can use these to jot down your answers before moving to the answer slide. Use your down arrow to continue with this module. Assessor Training
Learning Activity Which of the following terms and definitions were not covered in this lesson but can be found in the glossary in your Assessor Manual? Are any of these terms not in the glossary? Standard Master Trainer Syllabus Job Task Analysis Accreditation Candidate Use your down arrow to see the answer. Syllabus is the only term listed that was not used in this module, although reference to Standard was very brief. All of these terms are in the Glossary. Use your down arrow to continue with this module. Assessor Training
Six IREC ISPQ Credentials Training Program Accreditation Continuing Education Accreditation Independent Master Trainer Certification Affiliated Master Trainer Certification Independent Instructor Certification Affiliated Instructor Certification Lesson: ISPQ Terms Assessor Training
Cycle of Quality Maintenance Lesson: ISPQ Terms Application OUR GOAL Assessment Quality Training Award Assessor Training
Lesson: ISPQ Process The ISPQ Process IREC reviews application for completeness Application submission Letter of Intent 60 days Assessor confirms receipt Application packet sent to Assessor IREC Nominates Assessor 2 weeks Assessor Training
The ISPQ Process Lesson: ISPQ Process Start Desk Assessment Iteration Desk Assessment Report Award Committee review and decision Assessor recommendation submitted On-site Assessment (if required) Monthly as needed Assessor Training
Learning Activity Can you identify the critical points in the IREC ISPQ process for both the Candidate and the Assessor? Use the flow diagram below as a reference and make notes on scrap paper of the numbered items that are critical for each. Note: some items will be important for both. 1 Letter of Intent 8 Iteration 9 Desk Assessment Report 2 Application submission 3 IREC reviews application for completeness 4 IREC Nominates Assessor 7 Start Desk Assessment 6 Assessor confirms receipt 5 Application packet sent to Assessor 10 Onsite Assessment (if required) 11 Assessor recommendation submitted 12 Award Committee Review and Decision Use your down arrow to see the answers. Assessor Training
Learning Activity Items circled in purple are important to the candidate; items circled in blue are important to the assessor. All steps are important to the entire IREC ISPQ credentialing process. 1 Letter of Intent 2 Application submission 3 IREC reviews application for completeness 4 IREC Nominates Assessor 8 Iteration 7 Start Desk Assessment 6 Assessor confirms receipt 5 Application packet sent to Assessor 9 Desk Assessment Report 10 Onsite Assessment (if required) 11 Assessor recommendation submitted 12 Award Committee Review and Decision Use your down arrow to continue with this module. Assessor Training
Summary In this module you learned: Growing interest is driving the need for continuity, consistency, and quality in the delivery of training IREC’s ISPQ framework provides standards and metrics that set the bar for quality training and guides students in selecting training providers Assessor Training
Summary Assessor Candidate Nomination accepted Letter of Intent Desk assessment Application Iteration On-site assessment (if Final report needed) Award Committee meeting Award Committee decision Assessor Training
IREC reviews application for completeness Letter of Intent Application submission Assessor confirms receipt Application packet sent to Assessor IREC Nominates Assessor Start Desk Assessment Iteration Desk Assessment Report Award Committee Review and Decision Assessor recommendation submitted Onsite Assessment (if required) Assessor Training
Module 1 complete. Thank you. Assessor Training
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