PROGRAM CODE: SET
SOLAR ENERGY TECHNICIAN
DIPLOMA PROGRAM • TOTAL HOURS: 520 HOURS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This curriculum is designed to provide classroom and lab “hands-on” training in the Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal fields. Students in the program will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that cover everything from system design and installation to maintenance. As part of this program, students will have the opportunity to gain their North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Solar Certification. Within the course curriculum students will learn basic fundamentals, classroom theory, laboratory projects and field work. This learning model gives our students the opportunity to put their knowledge into action in a safe and co-operative learning environment.
Upon graduation students will be qualified for but not limited to entry level positions in the Solar Energy Industry with the following occupational titles: Installer, Designer, Assembler, Sales Professional, Consultant and more.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITE
» Gr.12 OSSD or Mature Student Status
» Successful completion of entrance evaluation
» Admissions Interview
» English Proficiency
PROGRAM LENGTH
(26 WEEKS, 520 HOURS)
The Solar Energy Technician program is divided into 4 modules of theory and skills training. This program has been designed so that students may begin their training in the Yellow module and then continue into either the Blue, Green or Black module, in any order. This flexible scheduling provides students with the opportunity to start their new career in Solar Energy as soon as possible. Please see your enrollment agreement for specific days of the week and hours per day.
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
All tuition costs include books, tool kit and uniforms. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.
BASIC MATHEMATICS
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of mathematics and its application to solar technology.
BASICS OF COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS
Students will be introduced to the basics of computers and applications as it relates to solar technology.
SAFETY & WHMIS
The course covers safety from various perspectives: personal safety rules and protective gear, government acts and regulations, information on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015), and fire practices.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
Students will be introduced to the basics of electricity and electronics as it is applied to solar technology.
SAFETY & WHMIS
The course covers safety from various perspectives: personal safety rules and protective gear, government acts and regulations, information on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015), and fire practices.
FIELD WORK
This section of the course allows the student to be able to prepare for, install, service and maintain both direct (PV) and indirect (thermal) solar systems in the field.
SOLAR THERMAL
This subject will enable the student to understand the theory of indirect solar energy conversion to thermal application such as a water/space heating application and how to build, install, test, and service such systems.
THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE – MASTERING THE ATTITUDES OF SUCCESS (TPI-MAS)
TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.
ENRICHED ACADEMY
The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.
