Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Solar / PV Installation
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-29): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade math and electrical calculationstechnical reading and career readinessphotovoltaic system design principleselectrical fundamentals and wiringroof and ground-mount racking and mounting systemsinverter types, selection, and installationbattery storage systems and integrationNational Electrical Code Article 690 requirements for PV systemscapstone hands-on projectexternship and supervised worksite placementNABCEP exam preparation strategies
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,385 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NABCEP PV Associate | Industry certification | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners |
| NABCEP PV Installation Professional | Industry certification | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Renewable Energy: Electrical → Solar / PV Installation → Wind Turbine Technician
