2023-2024 Credential Information
NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics II
Credential Name | NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics II |
Credential Vendor Info | National Center for Construction (NCCER) Nicole Kitler Senior Workforce Development Manager nkitler@nccer.org 386.519.6500 X6922 Pearson Regina P. Forbes, Executive Director, NCCER Programs regina.forbes@pearson.com 813.951.6390 |
Credential Auto Collect | Yes |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Exported spreadsheet from NCCER account portal "Verify Credentials" tool |
Credential Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IC72 Solar Photovoltaics II |
Credential as POL | IC72 POL = Yes     Note: NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics II MUST PASS ALL Module Tests with 70 or higher AND meet Performance Profile (where required) using matching curriculum editions |
Pathway(s)^ | Solar Photovoltaics (SOLR) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $365.00 NCDPI Partnered Master Trainer (virtual live) OR $199.00 NCCER program personnel training (virtual live + LMS training) |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required NCCER Instructor Certified Training Program (ICTP) for Craft Professionals (requires documented work experience related to the specific craft(s) that will be taught) |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231) |
Articulation | North Carolina Community Colleges (NCCCS) |
Sequencing | Yes |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line and Performance-based MET entered online by instructor |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | NCCER Registered Training Program accreditation |
Testing Environment Requirements | Computer with internet access to administer written module test and appropriate facilities and equipment required for Performance Profile Evaluation |
Proctored Requirements | NCCER Instructor Certified Training Program (ICTP) for Craft Professionals OR NCCER Module Test Proctor Certification |
Exam Time Allotment | For each tethered credential: Written module test = 30 minutes Performance Profile Evaluation (skills checkoffs) = determined by instructor |
Exam Passing Requirement | For each tethered credential: Written module test 70% or higher plus meeting all task requirements on the Performance Profile Evaluation |
Retakes | Yes After two days |
Student Accommodations | Yes Page 29 on the NCCER Accreditation Standards for Training https://nccer.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/f4000004kjzE/a/5G000000xvji/lsUuzumLxLKWx9tCVapAq910Uw7aTxCRwOb28qpU4Sk NCCER Testing Policy FAQs (refer to training program specific information) https://nccer.my.site.com/Support/s/article/TestingFAQs |
Multilingual Resources* | No For consistency and quality, the NCCER translated curriculum and credentials are not equivalent to NCDPI construction course standards and will not map to NCCTE Admin. |
Directory Notes | All instructors are required to use the NCCER account portal to administer written module tests and to submit Performance Profile Evaluations. To generate the validation artifact, the instructor should export a spreadsheet from the NCCER account portal "Verify Credentials" tool by entering student's known NCCER card numbers. To view the list of tethered credentials, refer to the course standards. |