Course topics include:

* PV System Design and Racking
* Batteries and Charge Controllers
* Inverters
* Wire Sizing and Wiring Details
* OCPD Sizing
* Point-of-Utility Connection
* Grounding
* Ground Fault Protection (GFP)
* Electrical Diagrams
* Labeling
* PV Site Assessment
* Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Safety
* Maintenance and Troubleshooting
* NEC

Prerequisite: One or more of the following:

* Completion of SLI PV Installation & Design Course (PV 121 or PV 200) or certificate of completion from an ISPQ-accredited institution.
* Two years of design, installation or related experience with proper documentation.
* Entry-level NABCEP certification with documentation.
* Exceptions to the above may be granted by the SLI after careful review of email request and telephone interview.

Course fees include a course text book and other resource materials. Please bring a recent copy of the National Electric Code (NEC) code book and a trigonometry calculator with you to class.

The next deadline to apply for the Fall NABCEP PV Installer Certfication test is midnight Jul 13th, 2012. The test will be given on September 21st 2012.

For questions about the application process
contact NABCEP at applications@nabcep.org or 518-213-3150.

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