Prepare for a career in the Photovoltaic (Solar) Energy industry with PV-Basics, Electricity for Photovoltaic Systems, a 21-hour course offered by the Workforce Development Institute (WDI) from Sept. 11 to 29, 2012.
As an introduction to Solar Energy, students learn basic electrical skills, including:
- Basic Electrical Theory
- Electrical Measurements
- Electrical Devices
- Electrical Wiring
- Practical Wiring Skills
- Solar Panel Electrical Requirements
Classes will be held on campus in Williams Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuition is $395, plus approximately $100 for the textbook, Photovoltaic Systems (optional). Students also must provide their own safety glasses with side panels, work gloves and a wire skinning knife.
Earn the WDI Photovoltaic Systems Certificate by successfully completing the following:
- PV-Basics, Electricity for Photovoltaic Systems
- PV-Entry Level Photovoltaics (Solar Power)
- PV-Advanced (Photovoltaic-Solar) Electric Systems
- NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Course descriptions are available online at www.hvcc.edu/wdi.
For further information or to register, please call 629-4235 or 629-4827.
Published: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:11:02 +0000 by g.urso