Photovoltaics - Formerly Advanced Photovoltaic Technician - Major #8196

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The courses in the photovoltaics certificate prepare the student for employment in the photovoltaic and alternative energy industries. The student is advised to complete the Electricity Fundamentals 1 and 2 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Given a customers electrical usage, plan, design, document, and install various photovoltaic systems with all required hardware and electrical equipment to NEC and local/state requirements.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

9 units

AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
Students will learn the importance of human relations competencies and professional workplace communications including written, oral and presentation skills in the work world. Students will develop job-seeking skills including preparing resumes, preparing portfolios and honing job search and interview skills. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: AT 10
    1. CSU Transfer

      EST 57C
      Voice and Data Cabling

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
      This course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: EST 54
        1. CSU Transfer

          EST 56A
          Wiring Methods

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
          Students can expect to learn electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. You will have hands-on wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications while placing a focus on electrical safety. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Advisory: EST 54
            1. CSU Transfer

              Term 2

              9 units

              EST 61
              Networking Fundamentals

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
              This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Advisory: EST 55A
              2. Advisory: EST 57C
                1. CSU Transfer

                  EST 62
                  Commercial & Industrial Networking

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                  This course teaches the applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Advisory: EST 57C
                  2. Advisory: EST 61
                    1. CSU Transfer

                      EST 81
                      Photovoltaic Systems

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                      Students will learn photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Advisory: EST 54
                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                      3. Advisory: EST 96D
                        1. CSU Transfer

                          Spring Only 

                          Total: 18 units