Whether you want to embark on a new career with room for growth or gain the skills to advance in your current job, an on-campus or online diploma in Solar Energy Technician from Bryan can give you the edge you need to show employers you mean business.
Can I get Financial Aid?Will I get Accepted?How long is the program?When does it start?The Solar Energy Technician program is designed to provide educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the photovoltaic and renewable energy field. The program combines technical and skills training in the areas of photovoltaic markets and installations, safety protocols, electrical knowledge, system components, photovoltaic sizing, electrical/mechanical design, photovoltaic performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. The program prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities in solar installation, sales and operations.
As a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Registered Provider, this program is built to prepare students for the NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate certification.
The PV Associate is meant to encompass all of the knowledge and fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. The learning areas in our program are broad in scope and cover the most important knowledge that anyone working in the PV industry should understand.
Support Courses - 13.5 credits required
The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.
The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.
Support Courses - 13.5 credits required
Core Courses – 40.5 credits required
This course focuses on the different types of PV system applications, key features and benefits, components, safety concerns, and the advantages and disadvantages of PV systems compared to other electricity generation sources.
This course offers an opportunity to learn basic construction concepts including site safety information, construction math, types and usage of hand and power tools, construction drawings, communication, employability, and hazards and proper techniques of material handling.
This course aims to familiarize students with the electrical trade including knowledge of electrical safety, circuit concepts, theory, the National Electrical Code, device boxes, conduit installation, types and applications of raceways and fittings, conductors and wiring, basic electrical drawing,testing equipment and residential electrical services.
This course introduces students to solar design concepts ensuring equipment is appropriate for an intended use, understand location conditions, manufacturer restrictions, identifying relevant codes and requirements that impact PV design and installation, electrical concepts and terminology, factors impacting solar resource design, performance, components, sizing, diagrams, and structural requirements of PV systems. Prerequisite(s): SOL100 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, SOL120 Introduction to Construction and SOL125 Introduction to Electrical.
This course offers an opportunity to understand site specific safety plans, elements of layout, electrical, and equipment plan sets, identifying elements of racking, component, and storage installation along with system commissioning procedures. Prerequisite(s): SOL100 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, SOL120 Introduction to Construction and SOL125 Introduction to Electrical.
This course provides for the study of commonly used test equipment, analyze simple electrical circuits, performance parameters commonly monitored for PV systems and system performance monitoring equipment. Prerequisite(s): SOL100 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, SOL120 Introduction to Construction and SOL125 Introduction to Electrical.
Students will be assigned to a facility involved in the solar photovoltaic industry and trained on duties vital within the solar field. This course will train the student to develop fundamental skills in tasks such as solar sales, installation, maintenance, and operations related to PV systems. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses.
This course introduces modern business marketing concepts and strategies and familiarizes the student with standards, procedures, and techniques used in marketing. Topics include marketing research, consumer behavior, product and pricing strategies, marketing communications and distribution.
This course focuses on the essentials of effective project management and the activities required to achieve project success. Three phases of the project management will be studied: 1.) the identification of the need for project management, 2.) the development of the proposed solution, and 3.) the implementation of the solution.
Core Courses – 40.5 credits required
GRAND TOTAL
Contact Hours: 740
Quarter Credit Hours: 54
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