Patrick Collie successfully completed 40-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEUs on 01/02/2017 .
Advanced course for experienced solar professionals looking to take and pass NABCEP PV Certification exams. Approved for 40-hours of Advanced PV Training with NABCEP. Read more
| NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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40 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 6 |
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PV Associate (PVA) Credential Qualifying for the Exam:
Renewal Requirements:
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0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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40 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 6 |
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Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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20 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
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PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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40 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 6 |
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PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements: - 30 hours of NABCEP-approved continuing education - 18 hours of PVTS Job Task Analysis - 2 hours of Building and/or Fire Codes - 10 hours of Renewable Energy - Industry involvement |
40 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
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PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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40 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 6 |
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PV System Inspector (PVSI) Certification Qualifying for the Exam: No qualifications required to take the PVSI Exam
Recertification Requirements: 8 hours of NABCEP-approved continuing education, specifically on the National Electrical Code (NEC)
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0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...
Bill Brooks PE, of Brooks Engineering LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. More than 12,000 installers and inspectors have attended his courses throughout the U.S. and abroad. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of...