Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician, Pre-Apprentice
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 (PV) Technician, Pre-Apprentice training program. Pre-apprenticeships are focused on preparing students for a successful experience in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). That means your hands-on training will be based on industry standards in order to prepare you for high-skill, quality employment.
On the job, you will ...
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Assemble, set up and maintain rooftop or other systems that convert sunlight into energy
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Understand solar energy and system fundamentals, including electricity and energy basics
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Install solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping and pipe insulation
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Connect system piping
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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, Pre-Apprenticeship 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:
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International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
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Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
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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 ...
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
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Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
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Passing scores on all written and performance tests
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Meet academic (math and reading) requirements