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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.
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Submission Details
Published at
08/02/18 - 02:25 PM
Status
Recommended
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