Solar Technician

Submitter's Information

Name

Biju Raman

Title

Dean - Instruction and Student Services

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Palo Verde College

CTE Dean's Information

CTE Dean

Biju Raman

Program Information

Program Title

Solar Technician

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Energy Systems Technology (094610)

Projected Start Date

2021-01-25

Catalog Description

This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level residential and utility scale photovoltaic installations. Solar Technician certificate will introduce students to basic electrical theory, electrical safety, solar radiation, welding, blue-print reading, site surveys, system design and installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.Students will learn NABCEP's learning objectives. The NABCEP exam will be available for students successfully completing the course. The test will have an additional cost to each student participating.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Type(s)

Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)

Program Goals

Community need for training solar installation technicians.

Course Units and Hours

Certificate Required Units

Units of Major Degree

n/a

Total Units for Degree

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in the skills and methods used in the solar installation industry. Students will be taught the manipulative skills and the technical knowledge in blueprint reading, electricity and plumbing required to qualify for employment in the solar industry. Examples of employment positions student may pursue include, but are not limited to general solar installation, solar site manager/supervisor, maintenance and repair.

Program Requirements