To become a certified PV installer, you must meet prerequisites of related experience and/or education. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), www.nabcep.org, lists the various requirements for solar PV installer certification. Certification is voluntary. To become NABCEP certified, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet prerequisites of related experience and/or education
- Sign a code of ethics and standards of practice
- Pass a written exam
An installer is certified for three years. To maintain this professional designation, you must meet continuing education requirements and install a specified number of systems per year.
According to NABCEP, "the certification program has been developed and designed carefully following professional credentialing guidelines. Standards, developed by experts in the field, have been set and the eligibility requirements to become certified are based on extensive input from installers and members of the solar industry."
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