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

        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 Course

            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 Course

                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 Course

                    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 Course

                        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 Course

                            Spring Only 

                            Total: 18 units