Belize is highly committed to mitigate climate change. However, the expansion of renewable energies and incorporation of energy efficiency measures is limited by a lack of qualified professionals.

The MOECST has joined forces with the IDB and Nova Scotia Community College to create a two year training program in renewable energies. The course is part of an initiative that aims to develop skills to access the Green and Blue Economy through TVET.

 

Skills for Green Economy Course

Renewable energy and energy efficiency course – Skills to Access the Green Economy through TVET in the Caribbean
A two year renewable energy and energy efficiency course will be launched in the Belize City ITVET in September 2023.

Course overview

The course will provide a basic certification after the first year and a more advanced certification/degree at the end of the second year.

Year I – Renewable energies and energy efficiency, including energy demand management

Year II – Specialization in solar photovoltaic energy, with an option to focus on second technology

The course will use an inquiry- and problem-based pedagogical approach, including hands-on practical activities for students

Why Green Skills for Belize?

The perfect country

The Government’s aspiration is that Belize will become a regional laboratory for the training in renewable energy in the English-speaking Caribbean. Belize’s small population makes it the perfect country to develop scalable, adaptable, and easily transferable renewable energy courses for other countries in the region, closing the skills gap in these other countries as well.

Course Materials

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6.4 PV System Maintenance and Operations

PV System Maintenance and Operations is part of the TVET Renewable Energy program’s teacher professional development series

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6.3 Final Project

Renewable Energy Final Project is part of the TVET Renewable Energy program’s teacher professional development series

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Resources

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