40 Hour Solar PV Design and Installation Boot Camp
The course will address the designing and installing of small scale PV systems, which will comprise
Solar PV Design Part 1. Understand the layout of the Photovoltaic system and component names. 2. Understand Fundamentals and types of Photovoltaic 3. Understand Photovoltaic and support structure installation design principals. 4. Understand the design of grid tied PV system. 5. Understand design and installation methods and criteria for electrical systems 6. Understand Fundamentals and types of controllers and Inverters 7. Introduction to using PV Syst software. 8. Understand the SEC, NEC & SASO (IEC) PV related regulations.
Solar PV Installation Part1. Understand the Photovoltaic system and component names. 2. Understand Safety plan and risk assessments. 3. Install a Photovoltaic Array and Mechanical mountings 4. Install a single phase, three phase and micro inverters 5. Install a battery based hybrid system 6. Install of Balance of System (BoS) 7. Install and selection of cables and connections. 8. Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of PV system 9. Be able to maintain the PV system
Read the Certification Handbook to figure out how many training hours you need to qualify for a NABCEP Exam.
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Course Format Options: In-Person, Hybrid
Length: 40 Hours
Accredited: Yes
Initial EXAM APPLICATIONS (for RECERTIFICATION credit options scroll down)
**See Handbook for Additional Requirements!
Approved, Advanced Credit Hours | ||
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PV Installation Professional Exam 40 Advanced, Accredited hours required, and 18 Advanced Accredited OR Non-Accredited hours |
0 JTA | |
PV Design Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
0 JTA | 0 NEC |
PV Installation Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
0 JTA | 0 NEC |
PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
0 JTA | 0 NEC |
PV Technical Sales Professional Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 7 |
0 JTA | |
Solar Heating Installer Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 10 |
0 |
PVIP Recertification
A total of 40 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
NEC | 6 Required | 0 |
JTA | 12 Required | |
Building or Fire Code | 2 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed |
PVDS Recertification
A total of 40 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
NEC | 6 Required | 0 |
JTA | 12 Required | |
Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed |
PVIS Recertification
A total of 40 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
NEC | 6 Required | 0 |
JTA | 12 Required | |
Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 0 |
PVCMS Recertification
A total of 40 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
NEC | 6 Required | 0 |
JTA | 12 Required | 0 |
Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed |
PVTS Recertification
A total of 30 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
JTA | 18 Required | 0 |
Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed |
SHI Recertification
A total of 40 Hours advanced CEUs are required for Recertification.
This Course offers a total of 40 Hours / CEUs. You may distribute them among one or more categories, as approved. For example, use 6 CEUs to satisfy the NEC requirement, or, you can apply 4 to the NEC and 2 to the JTA or Building/Fire Code requirement. Total applied CEUs must not exceed the total approved by NABCEP.
Category | NABCEP Requirement | Approved CEUs |
NEC | 6 Required | 0 |
Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
JTA | 12 Required | 0 |
RE Elective | 12 Allowed |
PV System Inspector Recertification.
A total of 8 NEC credit hours is required for Recertification
Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS |
Approved CEU Hours | |
NEC | 8 Required | 0 |
Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification
A total of 8 NEC credit hours is required for Recertification
Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS |
Approved CEU Hours | |
NEC | 8 Required | 0 |
PVA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
0 Approved |
SHA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
0 Approved |
SWA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
0 Approved |