Solar PV Technical Sales - GCC

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Keywords

Project

Transformation Agenda

Authors

Kocsmiersky, Mike

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Greenfield Community College

Industry Partner

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License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Catalog description: This course will teach the basic technical knowledge set required for selling photovoltaic systems. Completion of this course will enable students to sit for the NABCEP Technical Sales certificate exam. Topics will include understanding customer motivation, how to properly evaluate a potential installation site, conducting performance analysis, understanding the multitude of incentives, and how to calculate financial returns and non financial benefits. A significant portion of the class will be spent understanding the time value of money, the financial return of PV systems, and the different financing methods. One or two field trips to perform site evaluation will be required. The course will consist of one 3 hour class session each week, for fifteen weeks.

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

Occupation (SOC)

Construction and Extraction Occupations (47-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Natural Resources and Conservation (03)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Stacked/Latticed Credential Model

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization