florida solar pv certification
FLORIDA, Cocoa
University of Central Florida
Florida Solar Energy Center
1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Contact/Instructor: Stephen Barkaszi, PE
Email: barkaszi@fsec.ucf.edu
Tele. (321) 638-1473
Installing PV Systems: This week-long course covers the design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems and involves actual hands-on work with PV systems and equipment. This program is intended for contractors, utility service personnel, engineers and other practitioners with an overall goal of developing “system-knowledgeable” professionals to help ensure the safety and quality of PV system installations. The course is offered the first full week of each month. FSEC has offered PV training courses of this nature for over 25 years.
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FLORIDA, Gainesville
Gainesville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
P.O. Box 5428
Gainesville, FL 32627
Contact/Instructor: John Gurski
Email: John@SullivanSolarPower.com
Tele. (352) 376-8375
Photovoltaic Installation and Design: this course introduces students to photovoltaic design, both mechanical and electrical. The course follows the PV systems textbook developed by ATP and the NJATC. Each class will also have a hands-on installation project through the IBEW.The course will consist of a total of 48 hours of traditional teaching and 48 hours of hands-on installation training.The course is four-months in duration and is offered twice a year starting in spring/fall.
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FLORIDA, Key West
Florida Keys Community College
5901 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040
Contact/Instructors: Cathy Torres, Douglas Gregory
Email: Cathy.Torres@fkcc.edu or drg@ufl.edu
Tele. (305) 809-3250 or (305) 292-4501
Intro to PV Design & Installation: Review of PV history and industry needs. Course follows ATP PV Systems text supplemented with FSEC course material, and the SEI and Messenger/Ventre PV Systems textbooks. Emphasis on NEC & OSHA safety plus the ASCE 7-05 wind loading requirements. Targeted to tradespeople, inspectors & others interested in the details of installation requirements. Course is 32 hours of classroom over a 4 week period, plus an 8 hour hands-on laboratory installing a bimodal PV system.
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