Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
IC71 Solar Photovoltaics I
| Course Code | IC71 |
| Course Title | Solar Photovoltaics I |
| Course Description | Develop a working knowledge of basic concepts of Photovoltaics (PV) systems and their components, along with general sizing and electrical/mechanical design requirements. Practice conducting a site survey, identifying a suitable location, and interpreting radiation and temperature data for installing a PV array. Engage in system design and configurations for PV installation. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students. |
| Cluster Grouping | Cultivating Resources |
| Career Cluster | Energy and Natural Resources (ENNR) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics I |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2023 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | IC00 Construction Core |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Cultivating Resources |
| Career Cluster(s) | Energy and Natural Resources (ENNR) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Solar Photovoltaics (SOLR) - Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | NC NCCER - Solar Photovoltaics I |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011)Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071)Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231) |
