Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
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.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
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IDFC 1007 Industrial 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Industrial Safety and Health 109.1, $80
2592 | 2 |
ELTR 1010 Direct Current Fundamentals Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
10545 | 3 |
ELTR 1020 Alternating 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronics Fundamentals, 8th ed., ISBN 978-0-1350772950, $70
- National Electronic Code, $109.99
2542 | 3 |
ELTR 1060 ELCT Prints, Schematics, & Symb 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, ISBN 978-0-826904683, $64.86
2543 | 2 |
ELTR 1525 Photovoltaic Systems This class introduces techniques and method on how to install residential and commercial photovoltaic systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Photovoltaic Systems 2, 2nd ed., ISBN 978-0-826913081, $96.90/li>
2557 | 5 |
| *15 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
