Solar Training – Photovoltaic Entry Level Installer
Solar Training Overview
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Installer Training is a one week (40 hours) course offered to individuals wanting to enter into the Solar Energy field. This training is designed to teach the learning objectives as outlined by the Electronics Technician Association (ETA) Entry Level Solar Installer Certification competencies, and prepares the student for the ETA Entry Level Solar Installer Certification Exam. Included in these requirements is hands-on lab training where each student must complete specific tasks related to Solar PV Installation.
This certification training requires passing a written test and satisfactory completion of a hands-on component that meets ETA competency requirements. These Solar PV competencies are presented and reviewed in this training course with emphasis as to Solar PV applications in the telecommunications environment. Please visit www.eta-i.org for more information on ETA Certification Programs, including Alternative Energy Certifications.
Solar Training Course Summary
- PV Markets and Telecommunications Applications
- History and background of PV
- PV Power Applications
- Residential PV Systems
- Safety Basics, Tool Safety and PV Electrical Safety
- Grounding and Electricity Basics
- Energy and Power
- Ohm’s Law Defined
- Semiconductors Defined
- Solar Energy Fundamentals
- Solar Energy Orientation
- Solar Energy Terms and Irradiance
- Solar Pathfinder
- PV Module Fundamentals
- Solar Cell Construction and Operation
- Types of Solar Cell and Solar Panel Manufacturing
- Solar System Components
- Solar Module Mounting Techniques
- Solar PV System Design and Sizing
- Solar system Load Demand Analysis for Stand-alone and Grid-Tied systems
- Solar System Operating Factors
- Mechanical Design and Array Installation Considerations
- Solar System Performance Analysis and Trouble-shooting
- Solar System Design and Performance Problems
Solar Training Course Format
Solar PV Entry Level Installer training is a 40 hour course designed for both leader-led classroom instruction as well as hands-on lab exercises. The course is typically scheduled from 8:00a.m. until 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. A course Study Guide is provided to each student that requires out of class reading and study to prepare for the ETA Entry Level Solar PV Installer Certification Exam, with one day of the week devoted to review and a second day devoted to hands-on skills training.
Benefits from Solar Training
Students who satisfactorily complete this training course, including passing the written certification exam and completing the hands-on requirements, will have gained the following:
- Marketable skills and knowledge in Solar PV Installation
- Entry Level Certification as a Solar PV Installer from an accredited and globally recognized professional certifying association
- Solar PV Knowledge and Skills training that requires Course Curriculum and Instructor Certification by ETA
- Hands-on Solar Installer skills training not offered by many knowledge certificate or certification agencies
- Lifetime guarantee to attend this Solar PV training course at any time for refresher training, or for re-taking the ETA Exam
This entry-level Solar PV training course is suitable for individuals wishing to pursue additional classroom or hands-on training with a qualified apprenticeship program, and/or a supervised, entry-level trainee position with a Solar PV Installation company. This training course also serves as a foundation for pursuing the ETA Journeyman and Master Installer Certifications.
Also, we offer on-site training for classes of 12 or more people. Learn more about private courses for 12 or more students.
Duration: 40 hours
Cost: $1,295 (+$150 for ETA exam fee)
Certificate Offered: ETA Entry Level Installer Certification
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