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Englewood Shared Renewables: Solar Training

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EXAMPLE CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO COMPLETE OUR SOLAR TRAINING PROGRAM

ENTRY-LEVEL SOLAR INSTALLER

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Entry-level installers assemble and mount photovoltaic systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with system design schematics for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects.

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Entry-level Solar installers with short-term training assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures; identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation; work in teams to install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions; and apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.

Job Type

Installation & Operations

Typical Pay

$35,000–$48,000/year
$17-$23/hour

Preferred Education & Training Level

High-School Diploma (or equivalent)

Work Experience

1-3 years

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Education & Training Level

 

Entry-Level Installers typically have a high school degree and construction experience; large firms offer in-house and on-the-job training. Advance beyond basic assembly and installation with a two-year degree or electrical apprenticeship and solar certification.

Credentials you can earn:

NABCEP PV Associate Credential

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Skills & Requirements

  • Fundamentals of solar PV

  • Familiarity with basic practices and procedures in PV installation

  • Basic construction skills, mechanical, and electrical

  • Basic math skills

  • Ability to follow directions

  • Excellent communications

  • Ability to work at heights

  • Ability to climb ladders with heavy equipment

  • Visual color discrimination

  • Driver's license

  • May be required to pass a drug test

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