Renewable Energy Technology Solar Energy - State Fair Community College

Renewable Energy Technology Solar Energy from State Fair Community College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), www.seia.org, employment opportunities in the solar industry are expected to exceed 500,000 by the year 2015. This program will prepare students to pursue careers in this new and growing career fi eld. The program is structured to initially provide students with a fundamental understanding of the theory and application of the various types of renewable energy technology . The Renewable Energy Technology with emphasis in Solar Electric program will enable each student to develop an in-depth understanding of how to design, specify, adapt, implement, confi gure, install, inspect, and maintain photovoltaic systems, including grid-connected and stand-alone systems, with or without battery storage for residential and commercial applications. The program will offer students both classroom and hands-on lab experience, as well as an opportunity to install a system on a building. Internship opportunities will be offered. In addition, the program will emphasize OSHA safety training and detailed understanding of the National Electrical Code as it applies to the installation of solar PV systems. The program requires students to lift objects weighing 30 pounds or more, and perform installation tasks on roof structures that are sloped and at heights of 10 ? 20 feet above the ground. Profi ciency in math skills, using computers, safety equipment, and hand tools is required. The curriculum is structured to cover all the objectives for the North American Board of Certifi ed Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), www.NABCEP. org, Entry Level Exam Program. NABCEP is the "gold standard" for PV certifi cation and designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confi dence. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be afforded the opportunity to take the NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam for Level 1 certifi cation. In addition, they will be prepared to take the NABCEP Certifi ed Solar PV Installer Exam, once they complete the appropriate work experience requirements. The program will pursue certifi cation through the Interstate Renewable Energy Council* (IREC), View more details on State Fair Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.