2023-2024 Course Information
IC71 Solar Photovoltaics I
| Course Number | IC71 |
| Course Title | Solar Photovoltaics I |
| Course Description | This course is designed for students to develop solar photovoltaics terminology skills and technical aspects of the solar photovoltaics industry with emphasis on the development of introductory skills to include the introduction to solar photovoltaics, site assessment, and system design. "Sustainable Construction Supervisor" is also included in the course as a supplemental module. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. *Due to potentially hazardous processes and equipment a maximum enrollment of 20 is recommended. |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics I MUST PASS ALL Module Tests with 70 or higher AND meet Performance Profile (where required) using matching curriculum editions |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2023 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisite Course(s) | IC00 Construction Core |
| Career Cluster(s) | Architecture & Construction (ARCH) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Solar Photovoltaics (SOLR) - Prerequisite |
| Work-based Learning | Apprenticeship Business and Industry Field Trip Cooperative Education Internship Job Shadowing Mentorship Pre-apprenticeship Service Learning |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics I |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231) |