NABCEP Board Certified PV Installer Specialist
Issued by
NABCEP
Earners of this Board Certification have developed the advanced-level skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to install PV systems of varying sizes and complexities. They are skilled in the areas of safety planning, assembly & construction, plan sets & schematics, PV system components, manufacturer specifications, proper module handling, and more.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Array Configuration
- Authorities Having Jurisdiction
- Battery Storage
- Electrical Design
- Electrical Equipment
- Interconnection
- Manufacturer Specifications
- National Electrical Code
- Photovoltaics
- Power And Grounding
- Project Management
- PV Installation
- PV Modules
- Roof-mounted Photovoltaic System
- Safety Planning
- Utilities
- Wire Management
Earning Criteria
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This badge earner must perform in a decision-making role for the completion of PV installations equaling at least 6 Project Credits. For each completed PV system, the badge earner must submit documentation that summarizes system information, authenticates system approval by a governing body in the form of permits and final inspections, and verifies their decision-making role.
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This badge earner must complete 24 hours of advanced training related to PV installation. The individual must also show proof of completion of a minimum of 10 hours of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry, or a regional/international equivalent.
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This badge earner must pass a proctored exam complete with identity verification at an authorized testing center.
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This badge earner must agree to adhere to the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct.
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The badge earner must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain their Board Certification.
Standards
NABCEP follows ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards for conformity assessment, which provides a global benchmark for personnel certification programs to ensure that they operate in a consistent, comparable and reliable manner worldwide.
This exam follows the National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, which is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.
NABCEP Board Certified Professionals must follow the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct which requires compliance with laws, policies, and rules relating to the profession, professional practice, client privacy, conflicts of interest, and more.