Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Certificate (PS11)

The Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides individuals with the opportunity to enter the workforce area that specializes in electrical applications of installing, inspecting, and repairing solar panels in the electrical construction industry.

Employment Opportunities

Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician TCC graduates are employed with solar power companies within the local and interstate areas.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 36 30 23 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 218 222 223 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Curriculum

The curriculum for the Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 15 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 315 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (15 Credits)

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

Select One (3 Credits)

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

Select One (3 Credits)

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

Required

ELTR 1060Electrical Prints, Schematics, & Symbols

2

ELTR 1525Photovoltaic Systems

5

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,500

Fees ($385 per semester): $385

Books/Supplies: $400

Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)

Course Supply Fee: Electrical Systems Technology (click to find individual course fees) 

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)