VOTED THE #1 TRADE SCHOOL IN CENTRAL TEXAS 5 YEARS IN A ROW!
Why Choose Us?
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Military-Friendly Program: Tailored for veterans, military spouses, and families.
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Fast-Track Training: Graduate and start earning in months.
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Flexible Scheduling: Options for working adults.
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Career Placement Support: We help you land your first job!
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High-Earning Potential: Solar technicians can earn $57,650 per year on average.
Solar Energy Technician Training Program Overview
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Objective and Purpose: Provide training and education to students, introducing them to the solar trade.
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Length of time required for completion of the program: Twenty two (22) weeks classroom/laboratory.
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Additional requirements for completion: Final Grade Point Average (GPA) of seventy (70%) or above.
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Type of Certificate awarded: Certificate of programs completion from The Training Center of Central Texas.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 52% increase in employment for solar installers from 2020 to 2030, which translates to approximately 2,300 new jobs annually.
Program Description:
This six week, six module course will provide students with the skills and training necessary for entry level positions as Solar PV installers. Starting with the PV fundamentals, and a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems, Students will obtain in-depth knowledge PV Solar. Other topics include site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, and electricity basics; electrical design characteristics such as wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding; a detailed look at module and inverter specifications and characteristics; mounting methods for various roof structures and ground mounts; and an introduction to safety, construction management, commissioning and more. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take part in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take the NABCEP Associate Installer Exam.
MODULES:
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PV 101 – PV Fundamentals: Lec 15 CT Hrs / Lab 05 CT Hrs / Ext 00 CT Hrs / 2.0 Sem Cr Hrs
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PV 102 – PV System Design: Lec 15 CT Hrs / Lab 05 CT Hrs / Ext 00 CT Hrs / 0.5 Sem Cr Hrs
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PV 103 – Solar Grid Tie Systems: Lec 15 CT Hrs / Lab 05 CT Hrs / Ext 00 CT Hrs / 2.0 Sem Cr Hrs
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PV 104 – Stand Alone Systems: Lec 15 CT Hrs / Lab 05 CT Hrs / Ext 00 CT Hrs / 2.0 Sem Cr Hrs
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PV 105 – PV Construction Project Management: Lec 00 CT Hrs / Lab 00 CT Hrs / Ext 40 CT Hrs / 0.5 Sem Cr Hrs
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PV 106 – PV System Interconnection, Code, Compliance, Commission, Testing, and Inspections Lec 15 CT Hrs / Lab 05 CT Hrs / Ext 00 CT Hrs / 2.0 Sem Cr Hrs
OUR MISSION
We are committed to providing exceptional education and skills training for high-demand careers, empowering our students to achieve fulfilling and successful futures.
Our school, instructors, and staff are proudly approved and certified by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST).
Course Objectives:
PV 101 – PV Fundamentals:
Objectives:
1. Create an energy audit
2. Identify all the PV technologies
3. Identify all the components of a PV Solar System
4. Learn AC/DC fundamentals
5. Learn PV Voltage (I-V) curves
6. Learn PV system configuration
7. Understand the differences between a Grid Tie and Stand Alone System
PV 102 – PV System Design:
Objectives:
1. Perform a site analysis
2. Design a roof top PV solar system
3. Design a ground mount PV solar system
4. Learn system sizing calculations
5. Learn system sizing of wiring, arrays, inverters and all other system components
6. Learn Array mounting systems and mechanical integrations
7. Learn basic system wiring and fault protections
PV 103 – Solar Grid Tie Systems
Objectives:
1. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of a grid tied system
2. Identify all the equipment and components of a grid tied system
3. Learn to install a Roof Top Grid Tied system
4. Lean the purpose and organization of the National Electrical Code book
5. Learn voltage and current requirements
6. Learn Overcurrent protection
7. Learn Disconnects
8. Learn grounding
9. Learn conductors and wiring methods
10. Learn to size PV systems.
PV 104 – Stand Alone Systems:
Objectives:
1. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of Stand Alone systems
2. Identify all the equipment and components of a Stand Alone system
3. Leant to install a Stand Alone System
4. Learn Battery Principles and installation
5. Learn Charge Controller features, types, and installation
6. Learn to size a battery banks for a system load
7. Learn to size a PV system for a Stand Alone system
PV 105 – PV Construction Project Management:
Objectives:
1. Perform a preliminary site assessment and survey
2. Prepare a proposal
3. Plan an installation
4. Learn the roles and responsibilities of the Project Management team
5. Learn preplanning
6. Learn CPM construction management process
7. Learn Best Construction Management practice for solar installations both small
scale and large.
8. Learn recommended safety practices
9. Learn performance evaluation
PV 106 - PV System Interconnection, Code,
Compliance, Commission, Testing, and Inspections:
Objectives:
1. Learn Interconnection code requirements
2. Learn the commissioning process for a PV system (small and large)
3. Learn Interconnection compliance
4. Learn all testing required system Interconnection
5. Learn all Inspection required for interconnection
6. Learn the purpose of SCADA and DAS systems
7. Learn the to sign off permits
8. Identify typical local jurisdiction forms required for interconnection
9. Discuss operations and management of a PV solar system
We proudly accept funding from the following sources for those who qualify:
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MYCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts)
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DARS (Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
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In addition, we offer no-interest tuition payment plans and academic loan funding options for eligible students.