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Submitter's Information

Name

Iolani Sodhy-Gereben

Title

Coordinator, Academic Support Services

Region

Bay Area

College

Laney College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Peter Crabtree

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Solar Photovoltaic Professionals

Submission Type

n/a

TOPs Code

Electrical Systems and Power Transmission (093440)

Projected Start Date

01/01/19

Catalog Description
Solar industry is a fast growing industry and professionals in this area are in high demand. The Certificate of Achievement in Solar Photovoltaic Professionals will prepare the students to face the challenges of this technology, the standards, the codes applications and installation skills. The courses in the program are project based, students will design and install PV systems and learn how to communicate with the market and the customers.
Enrollment Completer Projections
CA=20

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
Solar Photovoltaic Professionals CA combines Electrical concepts, PV installations, design, site analysis, NEC code and safety issues, combined with hands on skills, related to solar installation field work. E/ET Curriculum provides an opportunity for students to 1) learn and understand how solar photovoltaic systems work safely; 2) increase their working knowledge, and hands on skills; 3) Develop skills in understanding and applying National Electric Code; Courses also include opportunities for students to work in a team environment, solve solar problems, and troubleshoot the systems in the lab.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

19

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

n/a

Program Requirements
E/ET 203 Basic Electricity 3 E/ET 207A National Electrical Code for Electricians I 3 E/ET 218 Commercial Wiring 3 E/ET 208 Solar Photovoltaic Systems 3 E/ET 222 Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Preparation 2 E/ET 223 CAL-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training for Electrical & Electronics Technology 2 E/ET 217 Residential House Wiring 3 Total CA Units: 19

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Solar Photovoltaic Professionals CA combines Electrical concepts, PV installations, design, site analysis, NEC code and safety issues, combined with hands on skills, related to solar installation field work. E/ET Curriculum provides an opportunity for students to 1) learn and understand how solar photovoltaic systems work safely; 2) increase their working knowledge, and hands on skills; 3) Develop skills in understanding and applying National Electric Code; Courses also include opportunities for students to work in a team environment, solve solar problems, and troubleshoot the systems in the lab.
Please list similar programs at other colleges in the service area which may be impacted, including the name of the college, the name of the program that may be impacted, the name of the person you contacted and the outcome of that contact.
There is no similar CA in our service area.

Submission Details

Published at

08/02/18 - 02:25 PM

Status

Recommended

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