Description
Photovoltaic Installer – Level 1 (PVI1)
The Photovoltaic Installer – Level 1 certification provides assessments in solar system installations. Individuals must have hands-on training from an ETA-approved school and be knowledgeable in topics such as solar resources and principles; selection identification; proper installation sequence, performance characteristics and troubleshooting methods; permitting best safety practices; and economical impact.
Photovoltaic Installer/Designer (PV2)
The Photovoltaics Installer/Designer (PV2) certification is for technicians with existing field experience in the solar electric industry. Individuals will demonstrate experience in the installation of a number of system options including the design and integration of the PV system, as well as receive training from an ETA-approved level 2 program. Current OSHA 10 card or equivalent and the Customer Service Specialist (CSS) certification are also requirements for earning the PV2. In addition to the material covered in Photovoltaic Installer – Level 1 (PVI1), applicants must demonstrate knowledge in commercial-scale system design and installation; project management; site and crew management; economic considerations for various design options; permitting processes; and various paperwork requirements for large-scale systems as described in the PV2 competencies.
Photovoltaic Solar Selling (PVSS)
This Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Selling certification is designed to prepare participants to market solar technology for any company with a focus on renewable energy. The competency and the PV Solar Selling Instruction self-study course is provided to ensure administrative, marketing, sales personnel and customers all have the appropriate knowledge necessary to discuss, evaluate and market a Photovoltaic (PV) system. The PV Solar Selling Instruction self-study course content informs participants how to approach educated and non‐educated customers when conversing about PV solar systems and their many benefits. Although the course does not contain the technical hands-on aspects that a solar installer, technician, or designer would require, it does provide the competencies and insights into system benefits and limitations, how to overcome objections to buying a solar systems and how to show the customer their return on asset or investment (ROI).
Small Wind Installer (SWI)
The Small Wind Installer certification provides practical assessments in wind power energy generation under 100 kW. Hands-on training from an ETA-approved school is necessary and individuals should be educated in the following topics include: theory of wind energy and electrical generation; site evaluation; design and selection of wind systems; proper installation, components and troubleshooting methods; safety; finance; and environmental assessment and management.
Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT)
The Small Wind Installer certification provides practical assessments in wind power energy generation under 100 kW. Hands-on training from an ETA-approved school is necessary and individuals should be educated in the following topics include: theory of wind energy and electrical generation; site evaluation; design and selection of wind systems; proper installation, components and troubleshooting methods; safety; finance; and environmental assessment and management.
