Schneider Electric's Energy University endorsed by IHEA

Schneider Electric’s Energy University - an online resource where anyone with an interest in the energy industry can undertake free training courses - has been endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering, Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material.

The IHEA is the professional organisation for engineers and engineering facility managers employed in the private and public healthcare sectors. By linking with the IHEA certification and education initiative, known as the IHEA Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHCFM) program, Energy University will expand its learning resources for IHEA members, particularly in the field of energy efficiency.

“The IHEA greatly appreciates the opportunity to link into the Schneider Electric Energy University program,” said IHEA CEO Jim Cozens. “The courses offered through Energy University are highly beneficial to our members and will enable them to enhance their knowledge in a variety of topics related to healthcare infrastructure management, all converging to the very important area of energy management. We encourage all of our members to undertake training as part of the CHCFM program.”

IHEA members who undertake Energy University online courses will receive recognition on completion of the course in the form of continuous professional development (CDP) credits, through IHEA. These credits form the basis of IHEA’s Certified Health Care Facility Manager accreditation, which helps to ensure the industry is continually up to date with new technologies and systems which are available to the sector.

“Australian businesses and individuals have a compelling reason to learn how to better manage their energy use,” said Phil Ridler, general manager, energy management and solutions, Schneider Electric Pacific.

“Our belief is that the greatest impact that can be made on sustainability and energy management is through increased awareness and education which, over time, will result in changes in behaviour.”