Solar Photovoltaic Installation | Arizona Western College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstallationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringOperations MonitoringReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionVisualizationInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral Expression

Tasks

Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics
Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installatio

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareProject management softwareEnterprise application integration softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable hand wrenchesBuilders' levelsCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersClaw hammersCordless drillsCrimping lugsDesktop computersDigital multimetersDirectional compassesDirt shovelsExtension laddersFall arrest harnessesFilter masks

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2231.00	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	title_inference	$51,860 median$80,150 top	+41.96%	1,200

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

PV system components and module arrays — install according to schematics and drawings with minimal oversight on standard residential rooftop projects.
Electrical wiring, polarity, grounding, and termination integrity — check and verify routinely using multimeters and test instruments on completed installations.
Environmental and structural site conditions — evaluate installation locations for proper solar access, roof orientation, and load-bearing capacity on familiar building types.
Roof penetrations and array mounting points — apply weather sealing independently and inspect for quality before project sign-off on residential systems.
Module array interconnect wiring — install and manage array disable procedures without direct oversight on routine grid-tied residential installations.
Solar panel support structures and racking systems — assemble and secure to manufacturer and code specifications across a range of common roof types.
Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — select and apply consistently when working at height and with live electrical systems on PV job sites.
Installation quality control checks — conduct systematically after completing each phase of work to catch defects before final inspection on a residential site.
Labeled system components and hardware documentation — complete and organize for permit inspection packages on residential and small commercial PV projects.
Time and task sequencing — coordinate personal workflow to meet daily production targets as part of a two- to four-person residential installation crew.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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