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Term Effective:
Fall 2020
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Solar Photovoltaics: System Installation certificate of achievement is comprised of industry-driven courses focused on the development of skills and knowledge used in the installation of solar photovoltaic systems.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Describe the basic technology, tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in residential solar photovoltaics systems;
- Apply necessary safety precautions to minimize workplace hazards and protect customer’s property;
- Identify proper site location and installation of residential photovoltaic panels, electrical distribution, inverters, electrical connection, conversion, and distribution components;
- Assemble a simple racking and module system;
- Determine the suitability for advanced topics application to project-specific uses.
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