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Spring Semester 2022 Catalog

Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: 1 - 2 Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 15

Program Description: The Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides individuals with the opportunity to enter the workforce area that specializes in electrical applications of installing, inspecting, and repairing solar panels in the electrical construction industry.

Employment Opportunities:Electricians install, repair, and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for homes, businesses, and industry. Electricians either focus on construction or maintenance, although many do both. Electricians specializing in construction primarily install wiring systems into factories, businesses, and new homes. Electricians specializing in maintenance repair and upgrade existing electrical systems and repair electrical equipment. All electricians must follow State and local building codes and the National Electrical Code when performing their work.

Curriculum Outline

Required Courses, 26 credits

ELTR 1060ELECTRICAL PRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND SYMBOLS

2

ELTR 1525PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

5

IDFC 1007INDUSTRIAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

2

 

IDFC 1011DIRECT CURRENTS I

3

OR

IDSY 1101DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

3

OR

ELTR 1010DIRECT CURRENT FUNDAMENTALS

3

 

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

OR

IDFC 1012ALTERNATING CURRENT I

3

OR

IDSY 1105AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

3

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Summer Start

PROGRAM NAME: Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

IDFC 1007INDUSTRIAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

2

IDFC 1011DIRECT CURRENTS I

3

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

ELTR 1060ELECTRICAL PRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND SYMBOLS

2

ELTR 1525PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

5