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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

  • Architecture and Construction

Tasks

What tasks do Solar Photovoltaic Installers perform?

  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.

  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.

  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.

  • Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.


Knowledge

What do Solar Photovoltaic Installers need to know?

  • Building and Construction

    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Skills

What skills do Solar Photovoltaic Installers need?

  • Installation

    Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.



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