Solar Photovoltaic Technician
Do you enjoy teamwork and physical tasks? Do you have a commitment to safety and have attention to detail? Enjoy being outside and active?
Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Solar Photovoltaic Technician training program. This training area is offered through LAUSD off campus and may require additional prerequisite criteria than what is listed below. Please reach out to your admissions representative if you have questions or need more information regarding enrollment in this training area.
On the job, you will ...
Assemble, set up and maintain rooftop or other systems that convert sunlight into energy
Understand solar energy and system fundamentals, including electricity and energy basics
Install solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping and pipe insulation
Connect system piping
Perform solar thermal system checkouts
Some of the career options you will have ...
Program graduates can go on to work in a variety of occupations in the new and growing green economy, including as a solar technician, mechanical assembler, HVAC technician with solar expertise, roofer with solar expertise, solar thermal installer (residential/small commercial) or solar PV installer (residential/small commercial).
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) upon completion of the program. Student will also have the opportunity to earn other industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as:
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements