Solar PV Systems Technician Certificate
This certificate program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to work as an entry-level technician for a photovoltaic (PV) dealer, installer or contractor. In this course of study the student is introduced to basic electrical theory, system design criteria, installation methods, safety considerations, and maintenance practices through classroom study and field work applications. This certificate is beneficial to individuals who plan to be employed in or who currently work in the solar PV industry.
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ENY 101 |
Intro to Energy Technologies |
3 credits |
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MAT 108 |
Technical Mathematics (Mat 107 Career Mathematics can be substituted for this class) |
3-4 credits |
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OSH 127 |
10-HR OSHA Construction Industry Standards (AEC 233 Construction Safety and Loss Prevention can be substituted for this class) |
1-2 credit |
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EIC 105 |
Basics of AC & DC Electricity |
4 credits |
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ENY 121 |
Solar Photovoltaic Components |
3 credits |
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ENY 127 |
Solar PV System Install |
3 credits |
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Total credits |
17-19 |
*Program approval for this certificate is in progress.
Classes offered Fall 2009 Semester (prerequisites MAT 060, REA 060, ENG 060 or equivalent assessment scores)
| ENY 101-110 | Introduction to Energy Technologies | 3 credits | Mondays |
| 5:30 – 9:10pm | Lowry Campus | Building 903 | Room 214 |
| MAT 108-110 | Technical Mathematics | 4 credits | Wednesday |
| 5:30 – 9:10pm | Lowry Campus | Building 903 | Room 214 |
| OSH 127-110 | 10-HR OSHA Construction Standards | 1 credit | |
| This class will be offered during the second half of the Fall Semester at a time to be determined | |||
ENY 101 Introduction to Energy Technologies
Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems.
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics
Covers material designed for career technical or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, and/or finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications.
OSH 127 10HR Construction Industry Standards
Provides a 10-Hour OSHA certification course for the construction industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926. Participants that complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
EIC 105 Basics of AC & DC Electricity
Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment.
ENY 121 Solar Photovoltaic Components
Reinforces basic safety principles and provides detailed knowledge of photovoltaic components. Also covered is an overview of site analysis and special purpose tools. Upon successful conclusion of this course the student will be able to select proper components for a photovoltaic system based on regulatory codes and standards and individual component specifications.
ENY 127 Solar PV System Install
Emphasizes safe work practices while familiarizing the student with the intricacies of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system. This course takes the student through the process from the initial site survey to system commissioning and culminates with a hands-on installation.