Train The Trainer Programme Rosae

Call for applications for

Train-the-trainer courses for PV and solar thermal

@ RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt (ROSAE)

1 Introduction

Egypt features abundant solar resources. However, currently solar energy is hardly used in Egypt. One of the barriers against a sound market development is the lack of experts and trainers that can provide practical-oriented training programs.

The Egyptian solar market needs installers, technicians and engineers who have good knowledge and skills on designing, installing, operating and maintaining photovoltaic or solar thermal systems.

The RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt (ROSAE) has been established by the Renewables Academy (RENAC), based in Berlin, Germany and OASIS Renewable Energy from Cairo to overcome this deficit and provide high quality and practical-oriented trainings for target groups along the solar value chains, as well as potential investors. The training courses are offered in collaboration with SEDA, the Solar Energy Development Association of Egypt.

ROSAE will establish high quality solar trainings in Egypt with a selected trainer team, a training center for practical exercises and training materials adapted to the conditions in Egypt.

At first ROSAE will offer two Train-the-Trainer programmes:

Programme

1st block

2nd block

Solar Thermal

13.04. - 16.04.2014

15.06. - 18.06.2014

Photovoltaics (PV)

27.04. - 30.04.2014

25.05. - 28.05.2014

Aiming at enabling and encouraging professionals with a strong technical background and experience with solar applications to become trainers, the Train-the-Trainer courses constitute a great opportunity to extend knowledge on solar energy and to be skilled as a trainer for high quality trainings.

RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt is interested in a long-term collaboration with successful participants of the Train-the-Trainer seminars.

2 Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Train-the-Trainer seminar, participants:

can describe advanced technical aspects of PV or solar thermal systems,

explain costs and economics, as well as project management of PV or solar thermal systems,

plan and tailor seminars to the requirements of target groups,

hold lectures considering different didactical approaches,

conduct practical exercises on training equipment.

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3 Target group and requirements

Candidates must be Egyptian residents and should have the following background:

Technical academic degree or technical vocational training,

Good technical English, sufficient to follow and conduct trainings in English,

Experience with solar applications,

An interest to teach and to cooperate with RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt in the future.

4 Application procedure and dates

It is possible to apply for and take part in both programmes - PV and solar thermal. For each seminar 10 trainers-to-be will be selected.

Candidates apply by filling out the online form at: http://www.renac.de/en/current-projects/solar-academy-egypt.html and by uploading a CV as PDF.

After the application phase, candidates will take part in a 30-min online assessment. (Further information will be provided)

The relevant dates for the application process are:

Deadline to submit applications is the 13.03.2014

The online assessments for both programmes take place on the 17.03.2014

Selected trainers-to-be will be informed within one week after the assessment

5 Location, costs and commitment

The train-the-trainer seminars take place in Cairo, further information will be provided.

Attendance is free of charge, except for catering contributions.

Attendance is subject to a written commitment with the candidates, covering:

Non-disclosure of the material provided,

Commitment to attend the whole program (two blocks, 8 days),

Commitment to act as a trainer in follow-up courses, managed by ROSAE (free of charge, 8 training days in total).

6 RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt

ROSAE is a partnership between the Renewables Academy (RENAC) and Oasis Renewable Energy (ORE). Cooperating with the Egyptian Solar Energy Development Association (SEDA), the partnership provides training courses and capacity building services and aims at developing the capacities of the solar industry in Egypt. ROSAE is supported by the German Development Cooperation, Private Sector Development Programme (GIZ-PSDP).

Renewables Academy (RENAC), based in Berlin, Germany, is one of the leading international training providers for renewable energy and energy efficiency for technicians, engineers, decision makers, investors and developers. Since the founding in January 2008, over 3,400 participants from more than 134 countries worldwide have benefited from RENAC's expertise in the technology, financing, management and market development of renewable energy and energy efficiency. RENAC has extensive experience with the successful conduction of train-the-trainer courses for various technologies and different target groups.

Oasis Renewable Energy (ORE), based in Cairo, was founded in 2010, comprising the expertise of energy professionals and engineering professors operating in the renewable energy field. ORE provides education and training in the field of renewable energy, covering the themes for decision makers, consultants, engineers, installers, technicians, undergraduates and schools.

ORE is the training and capacity building arm of SEDA.Call for applications for Train-the-trainer courses for PV and solar thermal @ RENAC-OASIS Solar Academy Egypt (ROSAE) ROSAE is a partnership between the Renewables Academy (RENAC) and Oasis Renewable Energy (ORE).