
Englewood Shared Renewables: Solar Training




Careers
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
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Fundamentals of solar PV
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Familiarity with basic practices and procedures in PV installation
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Basic construction skills, mechanical, and electrical
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Basic math skills
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Ability to follow directions
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Excellent communications
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Ability to work at heights
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Ability to climb ladders with heavy equipment
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Visual color discrimination
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Driver's license
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May be required to pass a drug test