Holland College | Agriculture Energy Assessment

COURSE DETAILS

COST: FULLY-FUNDED

COURSE TYPE: MICROCREDENTIAL

DELIVERY METHOD: IN-PERSON / asynchronous

LOCATION: Charlottetown

START DATE: JUNE 23, 2025

AVAILABILITY: Waitlist

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Federal and provincial governments across Canada are committed to supporting the agriculture industry in optimizing its energy use. There is a growing demand for energy auditors who possess a working understanding of energy use in agriculture. This training program is designed to equip energy auditors with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively assess and improve energy efficiency on farms.

Participants will learn to identify energy conservation measures, conduct basic energy assessments, and provide actionable recommendations to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance farm resilience. The program supports Canada's net-zero future and addresses the unique energy challenges in agriculture.

Participants will attend in-person sessions on June 23 and 24 followed by asynchronous coursework completed independently. The program will conclude with Farm Audit site visits on August 19 and 20 (location to be determined).

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

Complete an energy assessment for primary agricultural producers
Develop a plan with prioritizing recommendations and predicted cost savings.

Success Criteria

The assessment for this microcredential will require learners to demonstrate the ability to: 

Perform a farm energy audit
Compose an Energy Audit and Management document including all required audit components and recommendations, financial considerations, and assessor notes.
Justify the selection of energy saving strategies and projects that align best with farmers’ priorities and offer the best ROI

Experience in energy auditing, including use of assessment tools and energy-savings calculations.
English Language Proficiency - Canadian high school grade 10 English or IELTS 6.0, CLB 6, CEFR B2. If needed, Language Testing can be arranged by Holland College for an additional cost.

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