Online Solar Training and Renewable Energy Courses - Solar Energy International (SEI)
The courses in this category are for the 2 year Apprenticeship Program. There is one shell for each of the courses in the program and new groups are created in the shells for each new company that enrolls a group of students.
The course shells in this category were created from the SEI Engage WM's
Establish fundamental concepts required for safe, code-compliant design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on residential-sized grid-direct solar electric systems.
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CE523: Residential/Commercial Roof-Mounted PV Installation Safety
As the PV industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, it is so important to us here at Solar Energy International to ensure that solar workers have the tools and skills necessary to work safely on the job site.
This course covers a number of safety areas that are important to those working on and around solar electric systems. Topics include: Ladder and Lift Safety, Fall Protection, PV Mounting Safety and Solar Electric Safety.
Stay safe out there so we can all go home to our families at the end of the day and be proud of the work we do!
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Large-Scale Ground-Mounted PV Installation Safety
Large ground-mounted PV installations present unique hazards requiring specialized safety training, including DC circuits operating at up to 1500 volts and thousands of amps, AC circuits up to 690 volts, and hazards associated with trenching and the use of heavy machinery.
This 8-hr online course covers site hazards and control methods specific to large ground-mounted PV installations, produced under OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant.
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RE101: FUNDAMENTAL MATH FOR SOLAR APPLICATIONS
If it has been years since you've had to do any math calculations then this free course is for you! We'll review many of the fundamental math skills you'll need to be successful in the solar industry. Along with video presentations the course includes several ungraded practice calculations.
Join Will White, SEI curriculum developer and instructor, for a look at the math skills you'll use in SEI classes and day to day when working in the solar industry.
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Establish fundamental concepts required for safe, code-compliant design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on residential-sized grid-direct solar electric systems.
Please enter your Enrollment key and then click the Enroll me button below to get started!
PVOL350: PV Systems - Tools & Techniques for O&M Online
The course focuses on grid-direct PV system operations and maintenance (O&M), with an emphasis on tools and techniques used to perform O&M tasks, how to perform tests safely and properly, and how to interpret the results. Steps for on-site testing and performance verification will be covered, along with tools and procedures for troubleshooting – including insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, thermal imaging cameras, and more.
The goal is to provide technicians and asset managers with the knowledge to safely keep PV systems properly maintained and producing power for years to come. Welcome to PVOL350!
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