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Semester Hours: 9 Effective Term: Spring 2011 |
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None |
| Course Requirements |
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| Solar Photo Voltaic Technician Certificate (9 Credits)
Recommended Proficiencies Students must understand basic electricity and the lethal dangers of both alternating current (AC) and more specifically the characteristics of direct current (DC). Core Requirements (9) ELC126 Residential Wiring (3) ELC201 Solar Photo Voltaic I (3) ELC202 Solar Photo Voltaic II (3) Other Requirements Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must earn at least one-third of the certificate credits from CAC. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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1. (Comprehension Level) Identify components and describe a basic SolarPV system.
2. (Evaluation Level) Explain solar PV system basics, describe the function of SolarPV system components, and analyze troubleshooting strategies. 3. (Evaluation Level) Explain OSHA safety practices and how to minimize potential safety hazards associated with SolarPV systems. 4. (Comprehension Level) Describe an ideal SolarPV system site and perform a site survey. 5. (Evaluation Level) Explain panel requirements. 6. (Evaluation Level) Explain system requirements, including calculating string sizes, selecting system components, and designing a system. |
| Standards for Program |
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NABCEP Certification Standards URL: http://www.nabcep.org/certification/pv-technical-sales-certification/pv-requirementseducation
Per e-mail from Chad Wolf of NABCEP dated 12/5/13, reference to NABCEP certification by CAC was removed. |