Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician (Solar) (PS11) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Stand-Alone Certificate & Embedded in Electrical Systems Technology Diploma and Technical Studies Degree programs)
Program Description:
The Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides individuals with the opportunity to enter the workforce area that specializes in electrical applications of installing, inspecting, and repairing solar panels in the electrical construction industry.
Entrance Date: Varies
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– | Reading | 224 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills | 60 |
| Writing | 236 | Reading Comprehension | 55 | ||
| Arithmetic | 229 | Arithmetic | 34 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 15
| Courses 15 credits | |
|---|---|
| ELTR 1060Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols
Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement. |
2 |
| IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures
Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
2 |
| ELTR 1525Photovoltaic Systems
This class introduces techniques and methods on how to install residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. |
5 |
| Select one of the following Alternating Current (AC) courses | 3 |
| ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| IDFC 1012Alternating Current I
Corequisite: IDFC 1011 Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. |
3 |
| Select one of the following Direct Current (DC) courses | 3 |
| ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.. |
3 |
| IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series; parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
| IDFC 1011Direct Current I
Corequisite: MATH 1012 Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
Faculty
Sustainable Renewable and Alternative Energy, Instructor
Carlton Rm. 102
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Programs of Study
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