The traditional route to becoming an accredited energy advisor has always been to take and pass two qualification exams, the Foundation Level Exam and the Energy Advisor Exam and to be affiliated with a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) licensed service organization (SO) to finalize registration with NRCan. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing delays in exam bookings and shortages of Energy Advisors, NRCan has decided to allow the issuance of temporary EA registration licences for energy advisors and energy advisor candidates who are affiliated with a licensed Service Organisation (SO), and who have not been able to complete the required exams due to the closure of exam centers. The temporary licences will have a duration of three months and will be provided on an individual case-by-case basis.
The process of issuing temporary licenses has never been implemented by NRCan, and any risk in doing so is to be minimized by ensuring that new Energy Advisor (EA) candidates receive comprehensive training.
In order to help both aspiring Energy advisers and Service Organizations, CIET will be offering two preparatory courses this fall, which will prepare participants for the job of an EA using real-life examples and imparting technical know-how.
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