# Photovoltaic Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Construction and Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/construction-manufacturing-technology/photovoltaic-technician-ca/

**State Control Number:** 46064  
**Program Code:** CT.PHTE.CA  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Pending

17.5 Units of study that provide the basic knowledge and skills for employment in the Photovoltaic System installation and maintenance industry.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following with a C or better** | |  |
| CT 101 | Careers in Construction & Manufacturing | 1.5 |
| CT 114 | National Electrical Code | 3.0 |
| CT 116 | Construction Safety | 2.0 |
| CT 120A | Electrical Wiring | 4.0 |
| CT 144 | Photovoltaic Systems and Installation | 4.0 |
| **Complete one of the following** | | 3.0 |
| ↳ CT 107 | Technical Mathematics |  |
| ↳ CT 142 | Renewable Energy Fundamentals |  |
| **Total Units** | | **17.5** |

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