National Center for Construction Education & Research
Solar Photovoltaic Training
Mod #Solar Photovoltaic Installer, Prerequisites for Year One (from Electrical One) Hours Comments
Core Modules72.5
26101-08Orientation to the Electrical Trade2.5
26102-08Electrical Safety10
26103-08Introduction to Electrical Circuits 7.5
26104-08Electrical Theory7.5
26105-08Introduction to the National Electrical Code7.5
26106-08Device Boxes10
26107-08Hand Bending10
26108-08Raceways & Fittings20
26109-08Conductors and Cables10
26110-08Basic Electrical Construction Drawings7.5
26112-08Electrical Test Equipment5
Total Hours:170
New Mod #Solar Photovoltaic Installer, Prerequisites for Year Two (From Electrical Two, Three, & Four)New Hours
26201-08Alternating Current17.5
26205-08Pull and Junction Boxes 12.5
26206-08Conductor Installations10
26208-08Conductor Terminations and Splices7.5
26209-08Grounding and Bonding15
26210-08Circuit Breakers and Fuses12.5
26211-08Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts 12.5
26301-08Load Calculations - Branch Circuits17.5
26302-08Conductor Selection and Calculations15
26403-08Standby and Emergency Systems12.5
26413-08Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader16Include only if we need the hours (MJT: Yes)
Total Hours:148.5
Solar Photovoltaic Specialist
57101-10Overview of Solar Photovoltaic Systems40Can be used as a stand-alone to prepare for the NABCEP Entry Level certificate (covers residential and Light commercial)
57102-11 Site Assessment 10
57103-11 System Design 25
57104-11 System Installation and Inspection 60
57105-11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10
Total Hours:145