5-Day PV Class Details

Solar Academy’s 5-Day Solar PV Design and Installation Course (Level One) covers fundamental knowledge and reviews the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.  The solar training, based on the NABCEP learning objectives, includes site evaluation tools and techniques, solar electric component operation and connection, system design and sizing, and standard requirements and practices. This special Ontario Solar Academy course guides students from system fundamentals to advanced mechanical and electrical concepts in accordance with Electrical Code requirements in Ontario.

Daily Schedule

Each day the training begins promptly at 8:30 am. The morning session is 3.5 hours.  There is a lunch break from Noon to 1:00 pm. The afternoon session is 4 hours, ending at 5:00 pm.  Each day there are approximately 7.5 hours of instruction. Fridays we end officially at 3:00 pm and for those interested take a drive over to see an installation.  The full program includes approximately 35 hours of professional training over the five-day course.

Topics Covered

• Grid-Tied PV System Design & Sizing
• Off grid battery systems
• Rooftop Mounting Installation
• Economic, Financial & Regulatory Considerations
• Electrical Component Selection and Functions
• Customer Site Evaluation

Sample Course Outline

Monday

• Registration
• Introduction / Course Overview
• PV Markets & Applications
• Break
• Safety Basics
• Electricity Basics
• Lunch
• Mini solar PV exercise
• Solar Energy Fundamentals
• Site Surveys and  Pre Planning