MyCAA-APPROVED BUSINESS PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
Learners will be introduced the components of building construction. This course will examine the five types of NFPA classifications for building construction. Loads, structural components, and how fire and other emergencies impact building design and construction will be explored. The components of building systems, their effects on building design and construction, and how structures act under fire and other emergency situations will be examined as well.
CERTIFICATION: USGBC-GA
PROGRAM COSTS: Varies
COURSE CONTACT HOURS: 375
PROGRAM DURATION: 6 Months
EXTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: Yes
COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH
Tyler Junior College TJC-B-LGA
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Texas A&M TAMIU-B-LGA
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The LEED Green Associate
In this program, Learners will be introduced the components of building construction. This course will examine the five types of NFPA classifications for building construction. Loads, structural components, and how fire and other emergencies impact building design and construction will be explored. The components of building systems, their effects on building design and construction, and how structures act under fire and other emergency situations will be examined as well.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Program
This self-paced course introduces key concepts and terms to prepare learners to earn their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Associate v4™ accreditation. The course is divided into modules that explain LEED® process, LEED® certification, and the knowledge domains associated with the seven LEED® rating systems, in a simple and straightforward way that can be quickly and easily understood. Throughout the course, comprehension and understanding of important topics will be tested through challenging exercises and interactive games. Quizzes and tests will also be employed to ensure that learners have a clear grasp of the critical details they’ll need to know as LEED Green Associates™.
Education and National Certification
- Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
- There is a National Certification exam available to students who successfully complete this program:
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® Green Associate (GA)
Program Objectives:
- Explain the importance of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety
- Analyze the properties of construction materials
- Analyze parts of a building plan
- Distinguish buildings by NFPA Classification
- Analyze building systems contained in building structures
- Analyze the mechanisms for building collapse
- Analyze the effect of fire loads and behavior on building structure fires
- Explain special considerations for fire safety in building construction
- Analyze green technology in building construction
- Understand the structure and requirements of the LEED Green Associate™ Exam
- Explain and apply the key concepts found in the LEED® rating systems
- Differentiate green building practices and their associated environmental, economic, and social benefits
- Begin your preparation to earn your LEED Green Associate™ accreditation with confidence
Technical Requirements
- Windows 7, XP or Vista
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Firefox, Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer
MAC OS USERS
- Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode)
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Apple Safari
System will support the two latest releases of each browser. When using older versions of a browser, users risk running into problems with the course software.
- Windows Users: Firefox, Chrome, Explorer
- Mac OS Users: Safari, Chrome, Firefox
We recommend setting your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels.
SUGGESTED PLUGINS
- Flash Player
- Real Player
- Adobe Reader
- Java
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