Ontility/Solar PV Design and Installation Workshop-New Orleans
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Upon Completion, students are qualified to sit for the NABCEP Entry Level PV Exam
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This course provides students with basic knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design, estimation, and code requirements; solar electric products and applications; an understanding of energy conversion from sunlight to electricity, and how to work with solar conversion equipment. The course is designed for all learners.
The course follows the Institute for Sustainable Power Quality® (ISPQ) standards and the NABCEP® photovoltaic learning objectives and task analysis. The course focuses on real-world, site-specific knowledge. Hands-on training covers site surveys; mechanical and electrical design, safety and construction issues; tool and test equipment use; best-practice construction skills; national code and local inspection issues.
Certification Path
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the NABCEP® Entry Level PV Exam. ONTILITY is an approved provider of the exam and offers the test every Friday night, after our Solar PV S103 course.
Further, upon successful completion of this course, completion and documentation of two permitted PV system installs, and additional home study, students may be eligible to take the NABCEP® Certified PV Installer Exam. For details and up to date information, see: http://www.nabcep.org/certification/pv-installer-certification/pv-requirementseducation
