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Solar Electric Basics
Central New Mexico Community College
Online - ScheduledType
Mar 8, 2021 - Mar 26, 2021Course Dates
5 AvailableTotal Seats
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Course Details
Start your career in the Solar Electric Industry
Solar Electric Basics is an introduction to the core fundamentals related to solar energy. This course is intended for people who are just launching new careers in the solar industry, as well as people wanting to explore the core fundamentals of solar energy, photovoltaic principles.
Jobs in the Solar Industry are Growing
There are many work opportunities where solar energy fundamental knowledge would be beneficial to the position. Photovoltaic knowledge is useful in:
- construction trades
- electrical trades
- engineering
- code enforcement
- firefighting
- city planning
- manufacturing
- energy production and distribution
- energy efficiency
- real estate
...more.
This is an online course. You will learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems and installation best practices.
You will learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems and installation best practices.
Skills you'll acquire
Time ManagementService OrientationTroubleshootingComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge Outcomes and Experience
Jobs & Careers
Stuff You'll Know
Experience You’ll Gain
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Solar Energy Installation Managers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors
Additional Attendance Information
Self-paced, online, but does meet face to face, one evening per week, Tuesdays from 7-8pm
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