MCCCD Program Description

Construction Trades: Solar Energy System Installation and Inspection

Course: CON150AC

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Examination of solar energy technology including thermal energy, electrical energy, and energy storage. Includes inspection and installation of solar systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I-IV) 2. Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism that includes safety, dress, attendance communication, and customer service. (I-IV) 3. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-IV) 4. Identify federal, state, and local codes and compliance. (I-IV) 5. Build energy storage systems. (III) 6. Build a photovoltaic system. (IV) 7. Test a photovoltaic system. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Introduction to solar cells III. Energy storage systems A. Battery types B. Battery chemical makeup IV. Photovoltaic systems A. Grid tied B. Off grid C. Hybrid D. Coupling

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.