Academic Programs

Overview

The Solar Photovoltaic program combines lecture and hands on training to provide the skills necessary to install solar PV systems. Graduates will develop an understanding of where PV systems started, where they are now and where they will be in the future. Under minimal supervision graduates must be able to define the solar resource and complete a site assessment. They must also develop a comfort level with the capabilities, limitations, and basic construction of all major PV system pieces. Graduates must also be able to size systems to client’s expectations, inspect, commission and maintain the systems.

Locations

Canby

Course Number Course Title Credits
  Fall - Year 1  
ELCO 1100 Electrial Circuit Fundamentals    And 3
ELCO 1105 Electrical Circuit Fundamentals Lab    Or  
3
ELCO 1110 AC/DC I    And 3
ELCO 1120 AC/DC II 3
ELEC 1205 National Electric Code I 2
ELEC 1220 Conduit Installation 4
ELEC 1230 Safety Principles and OSHA 1
ELEC 1235 Applied Electrical Calculations 2
SOLR 1020 Introduction to Solar Assessment 3
SOLR 1030 Solar Energy Construction Projects 2
SOLR 2020 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems 3
SOLR 2025 Photovoltaic Systems Lab 2
  TOTAL CREDITS 25