Solar Energy Technician

Certificate
Solar Energy Technician (H80)

This program prepares students to enter the workforce as solar energy installers and technicians. They will have knowledge in electrical and mechanical components and acquire troubleshooting skills on those components. Students completing this program may pursue certification in their field.

Work and Employment

Students completing this program are prepared to work as field service technicians, NS/OE installers. 

Special Considerations

Workers usually have the following skills and aptitudes: the ability to do precise and detailed work, use good eye-hand coordination, notice and compare differences in objects, have mathematical and mechanical aptitudes, are analytic, curious and creative. 

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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

• Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
• Jeff Johnson, Multicraft Instructor, 815-835-6572

 

Total Hours Required - 18 Hours

Major Field Requirements

Course #	Course Title	Hours
ELT101	Electrical Wiring	3 Hours
Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understanding of Ohms Law and be taught to wire series and parallel circuits install single-pole three-way and four-way switches duplex receptacles and service panels and troubleshoot circuits.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
ELT120	Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math	3 Hours
This course provides basic electricity fundamentals basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory schematic and wiring diagram symbols motor theory wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Conventional current will be used to define current flow. Applied mathematical concepts are incorporated into the course as required for successful understanding of objectives.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
ELT259	Industrial & Agric Wiring	3 Hours
This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. Prerequisite ELT 120 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
ELT261	National Electric Code	3 Hours
A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek
ENE130	Photovoltaics	3 Hours
The course will cover the basic principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The course will cover site evaluations operation design and sizing installation and advantages and disadvantages of different systems.Prerequisite ELT 120 or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
IND118	Mechanical Systems	3 Hours
.The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analysis of mechanical components their relationships to each other and failure prediction. General rigging will also be covered. Prerequisite ELT 120 may be taken concurrently or MAT 106 may be taken concurrently3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek

 

Suggested Program

First Semester - 9 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
ELT101	Electrical Wiring	3 Hours
Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understanding of Ohms Law and be taught to wire series and parallel circuits install single-pole three-way and four-way switches duplex receptacles and service panels and troubleshoot circuits.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
ELT120	Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math	3 Hours
This course provides basic electricity fundamentals basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory schematic and wiring diagram symbols motor theory wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Conventional current will be used to define current flow. Applied mathematical concepts are incorporated into the course as required for successful understanding of objectives.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
IND118	Mechanical Systems	3 Hours
.The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analysis of mechanical components their relationships to each other and failure prediction. General rigging will also be covered. Prerequisite ELT 120 may be taken concurrently or MAT 106 may be taken concurrently3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek

 

Second Semester - 9 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
ELT259	Industrial & Agric Wiring	3 Hours
This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. Prerequisite ELT 120 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek
ELT261	National Electric Code	3 Hours
A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek
ENE130	Photovoltaics	3 Hours
The course will cover the basic principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The course will cover site evaluations operation design and sizing installation and advantages and disadvantages of different systems.Prerequisite ELT 120 or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek