PV training
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wallyworld
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I took a class at local Tech school. the object of the class was to pass NABCEP test for PV. I passed
I took it for fun. Too old to go on roofs every day but was interested in PVs and what they might do.
I took it for fun. Too old to go on roofs every day but was interested in PVs and what they might do.jaggedben
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In my opinion the best training is to get work in PV with someone who is intelligent and knowledgeable and values training their employees. :thumbsup: But of course if you're not so lucky to find that...
I would recommend looking at Solar Pro Magazine's training calendar. You may have to sign up for an online subscription, but reading their articles would be good training, too, probably at less cost than courses. And yes, if a course has NABCEP sponsorship or endorsement or credits, that is a good sign.
Be aware of the difference between the NABCEP entry level course and full NABCEP certification. It's relatively easy to take a short course and pass the entry level exam, and if you have no experience it's a good thing to have on your resume when you start looking for work in PV. But it's not the same as being a 'NABCEP Certified Installer'. The latter generally requires years of installation experience and/or engineering degrees to qualify for the exam, and is a harder exam to pass.
I would recommend looking at Solar Pro Magazine's training calendar. You may have to sign up for an online subscription, but reading their articles would be good training, too, probably at less cost than courses. And yes, if a course has NABCEP sponsorship or endorsement or credits, that is a good sign.
Be aware of the difference between the NABCEP entry level course and full NABCEP certification. It's relatively easy to take a short course and pass the entry level exam, and if you have no experience it's a good thing to have on your resume when you start looking for work in PV. But it's not the same as being a 'NABCEP Certified Installer'. The latter generally requires years of installation experience and/or engineering degrees to qualify for the exam, and is a harder exam to pass.
ggunn
PE (Electrical), NABCEP certified
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- Austin, TX, USA
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- Consulting Electrical Engineer - Photovoltaic Systems
NABCEP is the certifying agency; they don't do training. They do, however, grant accreditation to organizations whose training programs they have vetted and approved. One such organization is ImagineSolar here in Austin.
ggunn
PE (Electrical), NABCEP certified
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- Austin, TX, USA
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- Consulting Electrical Engineer - Photovoltaic Systems
Saturn_Europa
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NCSU has a 4 course renewable energy certificate. It's online and looks pretty good. I plan on taking it next year.
jaggedben
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- Northern California
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- Solar and Energy Storage Installer
Fixed it for ya'.
Well you have that right, since you took it and I didn't. :thumbsup:
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