This course provides students with a working knowledge of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems.  This introductory course is for individuals wanting to gain an in-depth knowledge of PV systems, design techniques, equipment functionality as well as installation components and methods.    This course has some "hands on" mock installation components in a lab environment to apply visual as well as skills learned.  This is for new or intermediate solar individuals wanting to gain foundational working knowledge with regard to producing high quality PV systems.

This course is designed to provide the competencies needed to pass either NABCEP’s entry level exam and/or ETA’s Level 1 certification exam, proctored during the course.  A person obtaining a passing score achievement on NABCEP’s entry level exam and/or successfully passing ETA’s Level 1 certification exam has demonstrated basic knowledge of photovoltaic systems and design components enabling suitability within the entry level solar field.

APT is approved to provide the NABCEP entry level exam in class

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the design of high quality solar systems and the components used for high efficiency
• Electricity basics, solar energy fundamentals and photovoltaic module types and fundamentals
• Electricity Basics, Solar Energy Fundamentals and PV Module Fundamentals
• Designing proper size photovoltaic systems
• System component integration and understanding 
• Apply solar calculations to determine whether a solar project is viable at a specific location
• Analyze performance outcomes and troubleshoot problems
• Assure proper installation and incorporate proper safety procedures
• Discuss the growing markets and applications in efficient photovoltaic systems
• Apply the benefits of solar technology to improve our economic future

Duration: 40 hours

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 4.0

Cost: $1075 per person: NABCEP entry level exam included

Logistics: Specified with each actual course number