Photovoltaics - Formerly Advanced Photovoltaic Technician - Major #8196 - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

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.

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.

Program Map

Term 1

9 units
AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities
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
      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
          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
              This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

              1. Advisory: EST 55A
                2. AND
              2. Advisory: EST 57C
                1. CSU Transfer
                  EST 62
                  Commercial & Industrial Networking
                  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. AND
                  2. Advisory: EST 61
                    1. CSU Transfer
                      EST 81
                      Photovoltaic Systems
                      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. AND
                      2. Advisory: EST 56A
                        3. AND
                      3. Advisory: EST 96D
                        1. CSU Transfer

                          Spring Only