Certification: Solar Photovoltaics Systems
13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615
The solar power industry is a rapidly growing field that is expected to help ease human dependence on the use of fossil fuels. Solar panels are now rated to produce up to 600 volts of electricity, and the cost of purchasing and installing these panels for residential purposes has been reduced considerably. Because of this, the need for solar photovoltaic installers has increased and is projected to grow with the demand for solar installations.
In response to this demand, NCCER has developed a curriculum for both entry level and advanced solar PV installation technicians - all in support of the North American Board of Energy Practitioners' (NABCEP's) educational standards for technicians. This one-level curriculum covers topics such as Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, System Design, and System Installation.
In response to this demand, NCCER has developed a curriculum for both entry level and advanced solar PV installation technicians - all in support of the North American Board of Energy Practitioners' (NABCEP's) educational standards for technicians. This one-level curriculum covers topics such as Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, System Design, and System Installation.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.