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Study guide: Workforce Development for Green Jobs

Read these alongside the lessons. The reading list is free, official material from the agencies and code bodies that set the rules. The key terms and practice questions come from each lesson. Print or save as PDF

Reading list

• DOE: Weatherization Assistance Program
• ENERGY STAR
• NABCEP (solar certification)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI)
• RESNET (HERS ratings)
• EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program Rules and the certification path for work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 homes and child-care facilities.
• EPA: Section 608 refrigerant management Technician certification types, venting prohibition, recovery and the refrigerant rules.
• EPA: Universal waste
• EPA: Clean Air Act overview
• USDA SARE: Sustainable agriculture
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Solar photovoltaic installers What the work is, pay, training and job outlook.

Codes are adopted by each state and city, sometimes with changes. Check the edition and rules for where you work on the course page ("Rules where you work").

Introduction to Green Jobs

What green jobs are and where they are.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Sustainable Development Principles

The three pillars, and sustainability in practice.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Renewable Energy

Renewable sources, solar PV systems and safety, and renewable energy jobs.

3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Sustainable Agriculture

Principles and practices, and jobs in sustainable and urban agriculture.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Green Buildings

Green building design, weatherization in practice, and sustainable materials.

3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Waste Management

Waste management principles and technologies, and jobs.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Policy and Regulation

Environmental laws and government, and advocacy and careers in policy.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Professional Skills

Professional skills for green jobs, and career development.

2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.

Capstone Project

Planning and completing a real project with a partner.

1 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.