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Sustainable Technology
Entry-Level Photovoltaic Installer — Certificate for Direct Employment
This course prepares students to sit for the north american Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (naBCEP) entry-level
Certificate of knowledge exam. Designed for students wanting to get into the solar photovoltaic field, this certificate
shows that the recipient has achieved basic knowledge, comprehension and application of key terms and concepts of
photovoltaic (solar electric) systems operations.
This certificate is not open to the general public. Please contact the Community Campus for more information
(520) 574-0024 Ext. 3624.
Required Prerequisites:
• COmPass: math 54 or TaBE: reading 8.0 gLE; math 10.0 gLE.
• must be at least 18 years old.
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
sTP 101 Beginning Photovoltaic Installation Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Photovoltaic Installer — Certificate for Direct Employment
WOrkfOrCE rEsPOnsE PrOgrams
This course prepares students to sit for the north american Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (naBCEP)
Photovoltaic Installer advanced Certification exam. It includes safety basics, stand-alone PV system sizing, grounding
of PV systems, site analysis and array mounting, and PV system commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and
performance evaluation.
This certificate is not open to the general public. Please contact the Community Campus for more information
(520) 574-0024 Ext. 3624.
Required Prerequisites:
• COmPass: math 54 or TaBE: reading 8.0 gLE; math 10.0 gLE.
• sTP 101, or equivalent course, or have passed the national Entry Level Certification from naBCEP.
• must be at least 18 years old.
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
sTP 102 advanced Photovoltaic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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