MASSACHUSETTS, West Barnstable
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Ivannough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
Contact/Instructor(s): Richard Lawrence
E-mail: rlawrence@capecod.edu
Tele. 508-362-2131 ext. 4796
Environmental Technology Certificate Photovoltaic Technology
The Environmental Technology certificates are a collaborative partnership among Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, for persons seeking to acquire skills and knowledge in eight environmental fields: Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Site Assessment, Geographic Information Systems, Photovoltaic Technology, Small Wind Technology, Solar Thermal Technology, Wastewater Management, and Water Supply. Students may need to travel to each of the three schools in order to complete all the courses in any certificate program.

This certificate provides a solid understanding of photovoltaic technology, site analysis, system design, and installation methods. Students completing ENV173 and ENV178 are qualified to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Entry Level Photovoltaic Certificate of Knowledge Exam. This certificate appeals to anyone interested in learning more about solar energy and applying that knowledge to their home, business, or career.

Career Outlook
The “clean energy cluster” is a large and fast growing segment of the Massachusetts economy. Solar energy represents a significant portion of the cluster and its projected growth. A person with this certificate has basic knowledge of photovoltaic systems, suitable for a supervised, entry level position with a dealer/installer, or other PV industry company or organization. Professionals in building trades can gain the knowledge necessary to expand their services to include photovoltaic system design, consulting, specification, and installation. A wide range of additional career opportunities are available within the clean energy cluster for students with degrees in a variety of fields, such as science, engineering, business, law, political science, and communications.

Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Photovoltaic Technology Certificate, students are able to:
*Conduct a basic home energy audit and make energy efficiency and conservation recommendations.
*Conduct a solar energy site assessment and quantify the amount of solar energy available at a particular site.
* Properly site, size, and design a residential scale photovoltaic system for both on and off grid applications.
* Accurately explain the benefits and limitations of photovoltaic systems.
*Conduct an economic and environmental assessment of proposed photovoltaic systems.

MASSACHUSETTS, Boston
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Dept. of Electrical Technology
41 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
Contact: John J. Murphy, Chair
e-mail: jmurphy@bfit.edu
Tele. (617) 423-4630
EL243: Photovoltaic Design and Installation: This 4 credit course introduces students to the basic principles of photovoltaics. Topics will focus on site selection, panel types, storage centers, system design, and system application. Upon course completion, students will be able to install basic systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA and BOCA. Traditional classroom setting including a combination of lecture and lab hours.

MASSACHUSETTS, Greenfield
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive
Greenfield, MA 01301
Contact/Instructor(s): Richard Gottlieb
Email: sunnysde@sover.net
Tele. (802) 254-4670
* Introduction to Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Technology: Designed for a person with a strong personal interest in PV technology as well as those considering a career in solar electric technology, this course will give a student the theoretical basis for understanding the various types of solar electric systems. It will cover the history of solar electricity, current markets and industry status, basic electrical theory, and other considerations necessary for solar electric systems. Detailed study of system components as well as the proper and safe electrical interconnection of these components will include hands-on training exercises and experiments. Local visits to PV related facilities and assembly of real world systems examples will reinforce classroom leaning.
* Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Installation. This course is designed for photovoltaic installers. Students will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to install utility-connected and off-grid PV systems. Study of electrical load analysis, system and component design and sizing, system siting, shading, electrical and mechanical system configuration, safety and electrical and building code compliance will be supplemented with hands-on system installation.

MASSACHUSETTS, Springfield
Springfield Technical Community College
1 Federal Street, Bldg. 101-R
Springfield, MA 01105
Contact/Instructor(s): Michael D Kocsmiersky
Email: mikek@kosmosolar.com
Tele. (413) 734-1456, x101
ZTEC-018 -PHOTOVOLTAIC PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: This course is designed for Architects, Engineers, Electricians, General Contractors and those interested in developing a career in Photovoltaics. The course instructor, Michael Kocsmiersky, brings many years of experience in the field and guest lecturers from the Utility and PV industry will discuss grid capacity interaction and PV component development.
This course will provide a comprehensive coverage of stand alone, utility interactive, and dedicated load applications for solar electricity. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the types of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, the design of various PV Direct Current Source Circuits and their associated power electronics and switchgear. Proper metering of solar production as well as monitoring, storage and data acquisition systems specific to the technology will be reviewed in depth. The course will include sessions on solar resource analysis and modeling site specific production. Several sessions will review structural and mechanical code requirements and best practices for mounting PV arrays. Case studies will illustrate electrical integration into existing buildings and efficient incorporation into new construction. Particular emphasis will be placed on safe installation practices, interconnection requirements, jurisdictional permitting, and utility notifications. The STCC Technology Park 30 kW PV system will be utilized for field demonstration lessons.Two optional Saturday field trips will be scheduled, the first to a PV manufacturing plant and the second to a working hybrid residential PV system.

MASSACHUSETTS, Worcester
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
Contact/Instructor: Michael Manning
E-mail: mmanning@us.ngrid.com
Tele. (508) 751-7902
PV Installer Boot Camp
The class is a combination of on-line and traditional classroom. The online component covers introductory concepts via synchronous, instructor led sessions. These will be followed up with a one-week 40 hour “PV Bootcamp” intensive.