Solar Installer 101

A financially stable and secure life is an important goal. When that stability offers growth it's a significant bonus. During our challenging economic and employment times the solar energy industry has continued to ignore the trends of other businesses. The rapidly increasing demand by consumers, homeowners and businesses looking to convert to solar electric power has created a large need for solar installers.

Are you ready to start your career in the solar installation field today? Axis Education has developed Solar Installer 101 course so that even the most experienced or inexperienced student will gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful solar installer in today's market.

Our Solar Installer 101 course focuses extensively on the following criteria:

Intro to Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

  • How Solar Works
  • Past, Present and Future of the PV Industry
  • Solar Industry Terms, Definitions and Acronyms
  • Different PV Applications

Understanding Solar Electric System Components

  • Solar Panels and the Different Types
  • Inverters and the Different Types
  • Solar Mounting and Hardware
  • System Monitoring

Site Survey

  • Importance of Avoiding Shading
  • Solar Electric System Layout - Google Earth and Bing Maps
  • Solar Design Tools – Shade Analysis, Compass and Degrees of Incline
  • Roof Measurements and the Different Roof Angles
  • Fire Coding

Mechanical and Electrical Integration

  • Grid Tied PV Solar Systems Design and Sizing Calculations
  • Utility Requirements for Interconnections
  • Solar System Mounting Configurations on Roof Types
  • System Electrical Integration
  • Properly Sizing Wire
  • Disconnects
  • Grounding
  • Battery Back-Up

Safety

  • Proper Safety Equipment

Installation

  • How to Install the System from Start to Finish

Permitting and Inspection

  • Building Codes
  • Permitting Guidelines
  • Inspections

Federal Tax Credit and State Rebates

  • Federal Tax Credit
  • Knowing Each Rebate and the Steps
  • How to Properly Fill Out the Paperwork
  • What to Expect and Be Prepared

The solar energy industry has been referred to as an “industry of tomorrow.” Today's growth and demand proves that tomorrow is happening right now. After you have taken our Solar Installer 101 course not only will you be able to market yourself as a strong solar installer but it will allow you to be ahead of your peers and move up within a company faster.



WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

If you have ever considered starting or expanding your current business in the solar industry than you are on the right track by taking our Solar Installer 101 course. This course will afford you the opportunity to become your own boss by starting your own solar electric company. If you are tried of sitting around the house waiting for your phone to ring with a day's of work as a roofer, plumber or electrician than begin a new career as a solar installer and become a more marketable tradesman to other company's by having multiple trades under your belt. If you have no construction background but are wanting to join a field that will continue to grow through a tough economy than take the first step and sign up for our Solar Installer 101 course so that you can start a new career in an industry that is booming and continually growing.



HOW OUR COURSE WORKS

Our course is broken down into a 5 day workshop totaling 40 hours of class time. Each day you will be navigated into a new part of your solar education. Each student will receive all course materials, solar textbook and additional tools to use towards their new career. Our instructors will be teaching the course with the use of both visual and hands on experience to allow for all students to fully grasp information. All of our discussions are delivered in an easy to understand manner allowing for plenty of interaction amongst students and instructors.



WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT

During your time with Axis Education you can expect to learn the foundation of solar electric, how all components to a solar electric system operate and how to properly install a solar electric system on a home or business. Our course is created to allow time for questions and answers and hands on interaction. All Axis Education instructors are available after class hours for additional help and students are welcomed to communicate via e-mail or by appointment after course completion for additional guidance. As a student of Axis Education you will be required to take and pass a final exam before receiving your graduation certification. Be prepared to have your mind challenged, trained, and developed into a green mindset.


We now challenge you to take ownership of your future by starting with our exceptional Solar Installer 101 course by clicking on enroll now and starting your new career.

Upcoming Solar Installer 101 Course Dates

Starting DateEnd DateLocationSpace AvailablePriceRegister
Jul 20, 2011
8:30 am
Jul 24, 2011
5:30 pm
Palmdale, CA20$1895.00ENROLL NOW
Aug 24, 2011
8:30 am
Aug 28, 2011
5:30 pm
Palmdale, CA201895.00ENROLL NOW