The SolarTech Certificate of Completion is designed for students who desire to develop the skills needed to work in a number of solar photovoltaic disciplines. The two courses in the Program are designed to fit into a 18-week, 50-hour period. The Program is an excellent way to gain initial employment in these fields primarily as a solar panel installer, including wireless monitoring systems; and, to a significant extent, logistics, sales, marketing and maintenance & operations.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• use construction tools safely and efficiently.
  
• demonstrate knowledge of PV System components and PV systems.
  
• design a grid-tied PV system that offsets 75% of a customer's residential energy bill.
  
• describe the steps of installing a residential grid-tied PV system.
  
• calculate a cash flow analysis, including tax credits and other incentives, that projects payback on a PV system investment.
  
• demonstrate understanding of the impact on the environment of gird-tied photovoltaic systems.