image001COAST CAREER INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

CIP Code: 15.0505 - O*Net Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-4099.01

Program Length: 30 Weeks - 720 Clock Hours - 45.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Day Classes: Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 2:30pm
Afternoon Classes: Monday through Thursday 2:30pm to 9:00pm

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

This program prepares students for an entry-level position for installation of Solar systems. This course covers core material for photovoltaic principle, system wiring, Mounting, system installation, Maintenance and Trouble shooting of solar panel.


PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Code

Course Title

Clock Hours

Credit Hours

SI1

An Overview of Photovoltaics & Photovoltaics Electric Principles

72

5.0

SI2

The Solar Resource

48

3.0

SI3

Electric Load Analysis

48

4.5

SI4

Photovoltaic Modules

24

2.0

SI5

Batteries

24

1.5

SI6

PV Controllers

48

3.0

SI7

Inverters

48

3.0

SI8

Photovoltaic System Wiring

72

3.0

SI9

Sizing Stand-alone PV Systems

48

3.0

SI10

Grid-tied PV Systems

48

3.0

SI11

Mounting Photovoltaic

72

4.0

SI12

PV Applications for the Developing World

24

2.0

SI13

System Installation

72

4.0

SI14

Maintenance and Troubleshooting &

Installation Safety

72

4.0

Total Hours / Credit Hours

720

45.5

Methodology:

  • Classroom lecture-type presentation with handouts.
  • Personal attention from instructors for hands-on application.

Grading is based on percentages 100% for Practical Exams/Testing and Projects.

Note: Coast Career Institute provides all classroom/lab materials. Completion of all modules is required for graduation. The document to be issued upon successful completion of this program is a Certificate of Completion.


Revised 03/22/11

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