Industrial Electrician,Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate
The Industrial Electrician with Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate program offers comprehensive training in electrical maintenance for industrial environments and specialized skills in solar energy system installation and troubleshooting. This program positions you for a versatile career supporting both traditional industries and the expanding solar energy sector.
What Can You Do with a Industrial Electrician, Solar Photovoltaic Technician Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an industrial electrician maintaining, installing,
and troubleshooting electrical systems in manufacturing and industrial facilities.
Additionally, you will be qualified to install and service solar photovoltaic systems,
supporting renewable energy projects. This combination of skills makes you a versatile
professional capable of supporting traditional industrial infrastructure and contributing
to sustainable energy solutions, opening doors to diverse career opportunities in
both sectors.
The demand for skilled industrial electricians remains steady, especially as industries
adopt automation and modern electrical systems. Simultaneously, the renewable energy
industry, particularly solar power, is experiencing rapid growth. Graduates can find
employment as industrial electricians, solar PV installers, maintenance technicians,
or support specialists. The field offers competitive wages, job stability, and opportunities
for advancement in both industrial and renewable energy sectors.
Suggested Curriculum
The Solar Photovoltaic certificate prepares students to assemble, install, and maintain
solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet the demands of renewable technologies. PV
systems and designs will be discussed in relationship to codes and standards and location
requirements.
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COL 101 First Year Seminar
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COL 102 Career Development Seminar
- ELEC 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
- ELEC 102 Alternating Current, Polyphase Circuits and Transformers
- ELEC 110 Electronic Principles
- ELEC 130 Electric Wiring
- ELEC 131 Conduit Bending and Threading
- ELEC 140 Industrial and Electrical Safety
- ELEC 141 National Electrical Code
- ELEC 221 Alternative Energy
- ELEC 222 Photovoltaic Systems
- ELEC 225 Battery Technologies
Math Options: (3-4 credits)
- IT 106 Mathematics for Computers or
- MATH 151 College Algebra or
- TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Industrual Electrician Solar Photovolataic Technician Certificate (APP.SOLAR.TCE)
Industrual Electrician Solar Photovolataic Technician Certificate (APP.SOLAR.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program will cost $6,944 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
Faculty Contact Information
Martin Wolfe
Professor/Coordinator, Welding and Industrial Manufacturing
Email: mwolfe@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708)709-7807
Office: T-145
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