EET 121 - NABCEP Entry-level Preparation

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): EET 120 and MTH 60 or MTH 63 or designated placement.

Course Description: Provides students with a review of system design, installation, mechanical connections, and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems in preparation for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry-level certification test.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Calculate voltage, current, and power specifications as they relate to PV modules, arrays, and the balance of components for a PV system.
CLO#2: Document PV module and array specifications, estimate PV performance, and collect solar radiation data related to estimate performance and sizing requirements. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Operate electronic test equipment including digital multimeters (DMMs).
CLO#4: Demonstrate a PV system balance of components (i.e. charge controllers, batteries, inverters, etc.), system sizing methodologies and calculations, configurations, and utility interconnection.
CLO#5: Demonstrate the considerations, mounting systems, and procedures for mechanical integration of the photovoltaic system installation.
CLO#6: Demonstrate the considerations, voltage and current requirements, conductors and wiring methods, overcurrent protection, disconnects (AC and DC), grounding, and battery systems for electrical integration of the photovoltaic system installation. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#7: Demonstrate fundamental working knowledge of the proper OHSA safety procedures for personal, equipment, and component when designing, installing, and troubleshooting PV systems.