Certification Programs

Site Assessor Certification Programs

Prerequisite Skills for all Technologies

• Writing - Clear and concise writing style
• Verbal Communication - Ability to communicate complex concepts
• Time Management - Ability to manage multiple tasks, and complete reports on deadline
• Critical Thinking - Ability to "think on your feet" and solve complex problems
• Basic Mathematics - Understanding of basic math skills for calculating electrical loads, sizing systems and invoicing customers
• Computer Skills - Word processing, email, spreadsheets, internet skills/access, and web based programs

• Successful completion of the MREA's Basic Photovoltaic course, or
• Successful completion of Solar Energy International's on-line Photovoltaic System Design course, or
• Documented equivalent work or educational experience

• Meet prerequisite skills requirements
• Meet prerequisite knowledge and training requirements
• Successful completion of the MREA's Photovoltaic Site Assessor Training course (including in-class exercises and hands-on activities)
• Pass the PV Site Assessor written exam
• Conduct and turn in two practice assessments to be reviewed by a Technology Mentor
• Sign the PV Site Assessor Code of Ethics
• Pay the $300 certification fee

• Successful completion of the MREA's Solar Domestic Hot Water course, or
• Documented equivalent work or educational experience

• Meet prerequisite skills requirements
• Meet prerequisCte knowledge and training requirements
• Successful completion of the MREA's Solar Water Site Assessor Training course (including in-class exercises and hands-on activities)
• Pass the Solar Water Site Assessor written exam
• Conduct and turn in two practice assessments to be reviewed by the Technology Mentor
• Sign the Solar Water Site Assessor Code of Ethics
• Pay the $300 certification fee

• None

• Meet prerequisite skills requirements
• Successful completion of the MREA's Wind Site Assessor Training course (including in-class exercises and hands-on activities)
• Successful completion of the MREA's Wind Turbine Design Considerations course (including in-class and hands-on activities)
• Conduct and turn in two practice assessments to be reviewed by the Technology Mentor
• Pass the Wind Site Assessor written exam
• Pass the Wind Turbine Design Considerations written exam
• Sign the Wind Site Assessor Code of Ethics
• Pay the $300 certification fee

National PV Installer Certification Programs

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) administers a voluntary national certification program for PV system installers. Certification is designed to protect consumers and the profession. Each candidate must meet set experience prerequisites and pass a written exam to become certified. MREA has structured its photovoltaic courses to cover the material and skills needed to help students gain adequate educational experience necessary to apply for the NABCEP exam.

Courses:

• Basic Photovoltaic
• Photovoltaic Site Assessor Training
• Intermediate Photovoltaics
• PV Systems Design
• Designing a PV/Wind Hybrid System
• Advanced Photovoltaics I
• Advanced Photovoltaics II

• NABCEP website
• Focus on Energy website

Continuing Education Units:

Courses:

• Intermediate Photovoltaics Training
  14 hours of credit
  Journeyman and Master Electricians Certification

• Advanced Photovoltaic Installation
  18 hours of credit
  Journeyman and Master Electricians Certification

• Utility Inter-tie Wind System Installation
  18 hours of credit
  Journeyman and Master Electricians Certification

Solar Domestic Hot Water Installation

• 14 hours of credit
  Journeyman Plumber License
  Journeyman Plumber - Restricted Appliance License
  Master Plumber License
  Master Plumber - Restricted Appliance License
  UDC-Plumbing Inspector Certification

• Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
  7 hours of credit
  Journeyman Plumber License
  Journeyman Plumber - Restricted Appliance License
  Master Plumber License
  Master Plumber - Restricted Appliance License