Photo courtesy of RDP.
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is providing innovative education, training, and applied research opportunities that address industrial and societal needs across Alberta.
In collaboration with Stardust Solar, a registered provider of The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners ® (NABCEP®), RDP offers a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Masterclass.
The course helps individuals acquire and enhance their knowledge and skills in the solar installation industry.
“The Solar Photovoltaic Installation Masterclass offers flexible, online training to prepare individuals for solar installation as a career or personal interest,” said Martin Thomsen, Interim Dean, Continuing Education and Corporate Training. “At RDP, we align our programming to help fulfill labour market demand and contribute to the priorities of the province.”
The 20-hour online component of the program includes three modules: Solar PV Technology, Grid-Tied Solar PV System Design, and Off-Grid Solar PV System Design.
Throughout the modules, students will advance their competencies in solar electric code, system assessments, shading analysis, and wiring.
The program finishes with six hours of hands-on training at RDP.
Students enrolled in the Solar PV Installation Masterclass will design, wire, and test a small micro-inverter-based rooftop project in the Polytechnic’s Alternative Energy Lab (AEL).
The course is suited for carpenters, electricians, solar panel installers, and project managers.
In addition, individuals can pursue the program to enhance the sustainability of their homes and reduce utility costs.
Registration is open for the winter cohort of RDP’s Solar PV Installation Masterclass, which begins Jan. 20.
A spring cohort is also available starting April 14.
**With information provided by RDP
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