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Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Technician
Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Technician
at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles Catalog
Program outcomes include the use of hand and power tools to perform entry level laborer work within the utility energy sector, demonstration of sustainable industry principles and practices, perform calculations & measurements commiserate to entry level laborer work within the utility energy sector, and work independently & interdependently to safely accomplish shared professional outcomes. Skills gained from the program prepare a student for employment with contractors, individual facilities management companies, and other private or public agencies doing energy efficient building or performing energy upgrade retro-fitting on existing residential and commercial buildings. Upon successful completion of this program, a student will have the basic knowledge and skills for employment in the solar PV area of the energy industry at the entry level. A Certificate of Achievement in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance may be earned by successfully completing 24-26 units from the Required Courses listed with a "C" or better grade in each course.
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Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
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$35,520
$45,230
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A Certificate of Achievement in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance may be earned by completing 24-26 units of Required Courses listed with a "C" or better in each course.