Solar Photovoltaics Design, Sales & Installation

Laney College is offering The Solar Photovoltaic Design, Sales & Installation program to prepare students for enriching careers in the growing solar photovoltaic sector. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Achievement if approved by the state. The certificate has been approved locally and is in the process of review for state approval. Students will learn to design solar PV systems, estimate the costs and savings for the client, formulate and deliver a sales pitch on the benefits of an investment in solar, and install PV systems. Students will be prepared to take the NABCEP Entry-Level test upon completion.

Upon completion of this course of study, students will be prepared for career opportunities in:

• Solar installation
• Solar sales and estimation
• Solar design and engineering
• Solar manufacturing
• Solar entrepreneurship

 

Core Courses

• CARP 204: The Sustainable Built Environment
• E/ET 203: Basic Electricity
• E/ET 204: Technical Mathematics for Electricians
• E/ET 208: Introduction to Photovoltaics
• E/ET 227: Customer Service and Sales for the Building Trades
• E/ET 222: Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Preparation

 

 

Course Dates and Times

• Program Dates:
  This 17-week course will be held from August 20th to December 14th , 2012, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.
• Courses (18 units total):
  E/ET 203: Basic Electricity
  E/ET 227: Customer Service for the Building Trades
  E/ET 208: Introduction to Photovoltaics
  E/ET 222: Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Certification
  E/ET 204: Technical Mathematics for Electricians
  CARP 204: The Sustainable Built Environment
  ESL 214: Technical Reading for Career Technical Students
• Program Services:
  Professional development workshops
  On-the-job training
  Job placement support
  BOG Fee Waiver and FAFSA advising
• Requirements:
  High School Diploma/GED
  10th grade proficiency in mathematics, reading, and writing
  Demonstrated work experience
  Fluency in English language

 

Application Process
Those interested in applying for this training program must fill out the online application that can be found here.  Those that have completed the application in its entirety will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2012.  If you have any questions please contact Jonel Seon by email at greenjobs@peralta.edu or by phone at (510)464-3384.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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