Design, install, commission, and test a roof-mounted PV system on the MREA Training Roof.
Prerequisites: PV 101, 201, 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credential
Course Description
(PV 312) Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab
Participants in this two-day (16-hour) course will learn how to correctly design and install a grid-tied, roof-mounted PV array. System layout, structural considerations, electrical codes and calculations, and safety standards and procedures are covered thoroughly through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities. Students will mount, wire, and commission a PV system from the safety of ground-accessible platforms that simulate a rooftop installation.
Approximately half of the course entails classroom instruction, and the other half is spent outdoors. Participants will have the option to climb and walk on MREA’s Training Roof to complete a short exercise and experience working safely at height in full fall protection gear with instructor supervision.
In-Person: Hands-On
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for the following licenses and Credit Hours:
- 14 Commercial Electrical Inspector
- 12 Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
- 14 Journeyman Electrician (including Industrial & Residential)
- 14 Master Electrician (including Residential)
- 14 Registered Electrician
- 14 UDC-Electrical Inspector
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
- 14 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 14 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 14 PV Installer Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Installer Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 10 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 4 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 10 PV Technical Sales Professional Exam (JTA)
- 4 Solar Heating Installer Exam (NEC)
- 4 PVIP Recertification (NEC)
- 14 PVIP Recertification (JTA)
- 12 PVIP Recertification (RE Elective)
- 4 PVDS Recertification (NEC)
- 10 PVDS Recertification (JTA)
- 12 PVDS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 4 PVIS Recertification (NEC)
- 10 PVIS Recertification (JTA)
- 12 PVIS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 4 PVCMS Recertification (NEC)
- 10 PVCMS Recertification (JTA)
- 12 PVCMS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 10 PVTS Recertification (JTA)
- 12 PVTS Recertification (RE Elective)
- 4 SHI Recertification (NEC)
- 12 SHI Recertification (RE Elective)
- 12 PV Associate Renewal
- 12 Solar Heating Associate Renewal
- 12 Small Wind Associate Renewal
This course covers the following NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Job Tasks:
- Review project criteria
- Assess project site
- Configure mechanical design
- Configure electrical design
- Prepare project documentation
- Develop safety plan
- Safeguard against hazards
- Install DC PV system conductors
- Install grounding and bonding systems
- Install building-mounted system
- Install PV modules
- Complete visual and mechanical inspection
- Conduct mechanical tests
- Conduct electrical tests
- Verify system operation
- Perform corrective maintenance
Course Location
MREA Campus
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI 54423
Required Materials
- Calculator & writing utensil
- Safety glasses
- Appropriate clothing and gear for working outdoors: closed-toe footwear, weather appropriate clothing, gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.
- Course Materials and National Electrical Code (Provided)