1. Course Overview
This 32-hour training course, taught by ISPQ Master Affiliated
Solar Instructor Brad Burkhartzmeyer, guides both the contractor
and installer through all aspects of designing and installing solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems. Frequent hands-on training and
classroom lecture covers a variety of topics including:
• Solar Power OverviewSolar Power Overview
• Basic Electricity Concepts
• Photovoltaic Modules
• Series and Parallel Connection of Modules
• Mounting Practices and Considerations
• Financial Picture and Incentives
• Inverters
• Solar Resource
• Site Analysis
• System Sizing
• Charge Controllers
• Batteries
• Overview of NEC: Article 690
• PV System Labeling per NEC
• PV System Wiring Methods
• Interconnection

2. • PV System Grounding
• Safety and Commissioning
Dates/Times
Thursday, April 11 - Sunday, April 14, 2013
8:00am-5:00pm
Location
CITC Bellevue
1930 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost
$699 (includes textbook and all lab materials). Enter
code PVINSTALL50 at checkout to receive $50 off
enrollment!
Required
Participants are required to bring a current NEC Code Book, calculator, paper
and pen/pencil
Continuing Education Credit
Electricians and Electrical Trainees will receive 16 hours of Industry Related
hours towards their Washington State license
Registration
To register online, click here. To register via phone, call CITC toll-free at 877-
238-8646. Registration deadline extended to Monday, April 29, 2013.