Solar Photovoltaic Professionals
Certificate of Achievement Electricity / Electronics Technology · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Solar industry is a fast growing industry and professionals in this area are in high demand. The Certificate of Achievement in Solar Photovoltaic Professionals will prepare the students to face the challenges of this technology, the standards, the codes applications and installation skills. The courses in the program are project based, students will design and install PV systems and learn how to communicate with the market and the customers.
Career Opportunities
Provides an opportunity for students to enter fields or job markets such as PV System Installers, Designers, Customer Relations, Sales Representatives.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Explain the theory and operation of Photovoltaic power generation.
- Determine site suitability for PV installation.
- Analyze collected site data, design the installation, and select equipment size and type to produce projected performance.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (19 units): | 19 | |
| E/ET 203 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| E/ET 207A | National Electrical Code for Electricians I | 3 |
| E/ET 218 | Commercial Electrical Wiring | 3 |
| E/ET 208 | Solar Photovoltaic Systems | 3 |
| E/ET 222 | Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Preparation | 2 |
| E/ET 223 | CAL-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training for Electrical & Electronics Technology | 2 |
| E/ET 217 | Residential House Wiring | 3 |
| Total Units: | 19 | |