College of Extended & International Education

 

Solar Installation Certificate

 

The Program
This class is an introduction to some of the latest techniques and standardizations for installing solar power systems. Half of this course is hands-on using tools of the trade to
familiarize students with the workload and character of this industry. The other half is
focused on exposing students to the tactical decisions, processes, and material choices
common to this industry.

Location
Solar Installation Certificate classes are held at California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson. Classes are convenient for people who live or work in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:
• Install a solar mounting system
• Install a roof flashing
• Define and identify solar power standalone systems and grid-tied systems.
• Identify mounting hardware by name& tools to use for installing hardware
• Identify common roof mounting challenges
• Identify several different roofing types and types of installation complexity relating to
each.
• Identify grounding hardware by name, identify proper grounding techniques for a
racking system, and describe why grounding is important.

Employment Outlook
According to the Occupational Labor Handbook, job prospects are expected to be excellent, particularly for those who have completed training from an accredited technical school or a formal apprenticeship.

Course Goals
Students that have finished this course will have the basic necessary skills to work within
the supplemental solar power industry. Students will take a test at the end of the course. Those who pass will receive a certification from the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA).

Who Should Attend
• Anyone interested in the fast growing solar power industry.
• Professionals interested in retraining into another industry
• New to the workforce

Eligibility Requirements
Students should be able to pick up 50 lbs., carry 25 lbs. climb ladders, have a full range of arm motion, and be prepared for 3 hours a day in full sun.

Special Features
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the entire program.

Spring 2012 Schedule

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Card + Solar Panel Installation Training
Dates: April 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, May 5
Time: Saturday/Sunday; 8am-5pm
Meetings: 7
Location: Taller San Jose, 810 N. Poinsettia, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Fee: $1,400
Instructor: TBA
Course No.: OSX 997 + NHSF 106
Reg. No.: TBA

Solar Panel Installation Training Only
Dates: April 21-22, 28-29, May 5
Time: Saturday/Sunday; 8am-5pm
Meetings: 5
Location: Taller San Jose, 810 N. Poinsettia, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Fee: $1,000
Instructor: TBA
Course No.: NHSF 106
Reg. No.: TBA

Spring 2012 Schedule

Summer 2012 Schedule

Fall 2012 Schedule

For Further Information
jvogel@csudh.edu

To register call 877-464-4557.