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IronRidge’s Installing on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle – Course - Self Study

IronRidge Training Team • Last updated 09/2023

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657 students

8 modules

CEUs

1:48 hours

70 assignments

Course description

Completing this course gets you halfway to your IronRidge Solar PV Installation Certification.

IronRidge developed this free solar installation course. You'll walk through a full pv installation on a pitched roof with composite shingles. You'll learn installation best practices, solar building codes and much more.

While IronRidge products are mentioned in this course, it's not just a product training. This is a valuable learning opportunity even if you're not an IronRidge customer. This is a great for people who are relatively new and want to be productive on the job right away.

Want to get IronRidge certified?

Complete this course as your first step toward becoming an IronRidge Certified Installer. After passing the final exam for this course, you’ll be eligible to register for a Hands-on Training event delivered by the IronRidge training team.

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Continuing Education Units

Approved for: NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours, NABCEP NEC, NABCEP JTA, NABCEP RE Elective, NABCEP PV Associate Renewal.

Approved NABCEP CEU Hours

NABCEP Credential	Advanced Hours for Exam	Recertification CEU Hours	JTA	RE Elective
PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification	2	2	2	2
PV Associate (PVA) Credential	0	2	0	0
PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification	2	2	2	2
PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Certification	2	2	2	2
PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification	2	2	2	2
PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification	0	2	0	2

NABCEP Registered Provider

This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.

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Full course outline

Welcome - Orientation Materials

This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.

Introduction to IronRidge (03:00 minutes)
How ICP Works (01:42 minutes)
About IronRidge Installer Certification
Totally optional: iPhone App for taking this class (50 seconds)

Module 1 - Introduction to Solar PV

Intro to Solar PV (04:37 minutes)
Rail-based racking systems (03:56 minutes)
Codes & Standards (07:10 minutes)
Recap (14 seconds)
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2 - Introduction to Roofing Systems

Roof Types & Pitches (02:34 minutes)
Roof Anatomy (01:38 minutes)
Composition Asphalt Shingles (02:50 minutes)
Roof Attachments & Applications (01:28 minutes)
Recap (08 seconds)
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3 - Rail-Based Racking

Flush Mount System Overview (01:04 minutes)
Design Considerations (02:20 minutes)
Required Tools & Supplies (01:52 minutes)
Roofing Sealant (02:08 minutes)
Project Plans (49 seconds)
Module Orientation (36 seconds)
Roof Zones (01:53 minutes)
Know Your Jobsite (01:02 minutes)
Ladder Placement & Equipment (02:55 minutes)
Roof Hazards & Conditions (01:50 minutes)
Staging Tools & Materials (03:18 minutes)
Recap (18 seconds)
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4 - Marking Array Dimensions

Laying Out The Array (03:27 minutes)
Module Clamping Zones & Rail Spacing (04:45 minutes)
Determining Rafter Locations (04:06 minutes)
Marking Attachment Locations (27 seconds)
Recap (10 seconds)
Module 4 Quiz

Module 5 - Installing Attachments

Installing Roof Attachments (49 seconds)
Required Tools & Materials (42 seconds)
Drilling Pilot Holes (01:43 minutes)
Sealing Missed Pilot Holes (01:31 minutes)
Preparing Attachment Locations (49 seconds)
Flashing Features (01:06 minutes)
Removing Nails (01:37 minutes)
Aligning the Flashing (01:01 minutes)
Pro Tips (38 seconds)
Recap (09 seconds)
Module 5 Quiz

Module 6 - Flush Mount Racking

Flush Mount Racking Assembly (02:12 minutes)
Determining Rail Lengths & Making Cut List (01:39 minutes)
Cutting & Splicing Rails (02:16 minutes)
Squaring & Levelling Rails (02:11 minutes)
Array Grounding Components (01:42 minutes)
Attaching Module-Level Power Electronics (02:11 minutes)
Housekeeping (32 seconds)
Recap (12 seconds)
Module 6 Quiz

Module 7 - Wire Management

Wire Management (03:00 minutes)
Wiring Plans (02:23 minutes)
Junction Boxes & Conduit (03:03 minutes)
Recap (10 seconds)
Module 7 Quiz

Module 8 - Module Installation

Solar Module Installation (04:54 minutes)
Connecting MLPE Devices (02:34 minutes)
Securing Modules to Rails (02:37 minutes)
Trimming Rails & Hiding Ends (02:40 minutes)
Recap (12 seconds)
Course Summary (16 seconds)
Module 8 Quiz

Conclusion - Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

IronRidge Installer Certification Final Test
Take the next step: IronRidge Installer Certification
Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

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This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. This is a self-study, self-paced course and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.

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