The apprenticeship program is comprised of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and 296 hours of a combination of online and classroom training. Training topics will include:

  • Safety in the Workplace
  • Introduction to Solar Energy
  • Solar Thermal Fundamentals
  • Photovoltaic Fundamentals
  • Electrical Concepts, Codes and Standards
  • Plumbing Concepts, Codes and Standards
  • Solar System Design: Thermal
  • Solar System Design: Electric
  • Solar Energy Site Assessment
  • Solar Installation: System Layout & Roofing Basics
  • Solar Installation: Thermal
  • Solar Installation: Electric
  • Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
  • Business Development, Solar Sales & Customer Service