Roof-Mount PV System Design and Installation Lab
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Course Format Options: In-Person
Length: 14 hours
Accredited: Yes
Initial EXAM APPLICATIONS (for RECERTIFICATION credit options scroll down)
**See Handbook for Additional Requirements!
| Approved, Advanced Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| PV Installation Professional Exam 40 Advanced, Accredited hours required, and 18 Advanced Accredited OR Non-Accredited hours |
14 JTA | |
| PV Design Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
14 | 4 NEC |
| PV Installation Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
14 | 4 NEC |
| PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam 18 Advanced, Accredited Hours AND 6 NEC hours of training required |
10 | 4 NEC |
| PV Technical Sales Professional Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 7 |
10 | |
| Solar Heating Installer Exam See Certification Handbook, Chapter 10 |
0 | |
PVIP Recertification
A total of 30 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA.
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
| JTA | 12 Required | 14 |
| Building or Fire Code | 2 Required | 0 |
| RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 12 |
PVDS Recertification
A total of 30 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA.
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
| JTA | 12 Required | 10 |
| Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
| RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 12 |
PVIS Recertification
A total of 30 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA.
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
| JTA | 12 Required | 10 |
| Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
| RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 12 |
PVCMS Recertification
A total of 30 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA.
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
| JTA | 12 Required | 10 |
| Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
| RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 12 |
PVTS Recertification
A total of 18 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| JTA | 12 Required | 10 |
| RE Elective | 6 Allowed | 12 |
SHI Recertification
A total of 30 advanced hours required
You may apply up to 14 hours total credits as needed. Training hours (also referred to as credits or CEUs) can only apply to one category. For example, if a course is approved for 6 NEC hours and 6 hours, you may apply all 6 to the NEC, OR you can apply 2 to the NEC and 4 to the JTA.
| Category | NABCEP Requirement | Maximum Approved Per Category |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
| Fire or Building Code | 2 Required | 0 |
| JTA | 12 Required | 0 |
| RE Elective | 12 Allowed | 12 |
PV System Inspector Recertification.
A total of 8 NEC credit hours is required for Recertification
| Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS |
Approved CEU Hours | |
| NEC | 6 Required | 4 |
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 | 6 Required | 4 |
PVA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
| Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
| 12 Approved | ||
SHA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
| Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
| 12 Approved | ||
SWA Renewal
12 Advanced Hours Required
| Training requirements for RECERTIFICATION CEUS **See Handbook FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS! |
Approved CEU Hours | |
| 12 Approved | ||