SOLAR TECH CAREER LADDER

PV SYSTEM AND SHW INSTALLER ASST Follow directions. Use hand tools. Dig postholes. Assist Installer in all steps of installation. PV SYSTEM INSTALLER SHW THERMAL INSTALLER PV INSTALLER: ELECTR. SHW MANUF. TECHNICIAN SOLAR FABRICATION TECHNICIAN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS DESIGNER Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems; apply knowledge of energy requirements, local climate, solar technology and thermodynamics. SOLAR OPS ENGINEER

POSITION

SPECIFIC TASKS INVOLVED IN POSITIONS

Basic carpentry. Locate and support rafters; use power tools; install basic components and equipment such as bracing rafters; lay out and install solar arrays, grounding racks and mounting brackets.

AVERAGE PAY RATE 1 LISTENING/SPEAKING SKILLS NEEDED READING/WRITING SKILLS NEEDED COMPLETION OF ESL LEVEL

$10-$12/hr Intermediate Intermediate ESL 106 B Squatting, kneeling, stooping; full mobility; no fear of heights

$14-$20/hr Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate to Advanced ESL 106/ESL119 ENG 110 B/A Squatting, kneeling, stooping; full mobility; no fear of heights

Basic carpentry. Locate and support rafters; use power tools; install basic components and equipment such as bracing rafters; lay out and install mounting: brackets, solar arrays, tanks, grounding racks, insulation, and collectors. $14-$20/hr Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate to Advanced ESL 106/ESL 119 ENG 110 B/A Squatting, kneeling, stooping; full mobility; no fear of heights

Perform hardwiring PV energy system to the power grid. Install solar electric engineering systems at commercial sites.

Manufacture solar hot water heaters

Fabricate and assemble solar panels and arrays using machine shop equipment.

Work with integration partners to design solar facilities and be expert on solar technology and innovation.

$25-$38/hr Advanced Advanced ESL 119/ ENG 110 A Squatting, kneeling, stooping; full mobility; no fear of heights

$22 - $27/hr Advanced Advanced ESL 119/ ENG 110 A Full mobility; no fear of heights

$10 - $15/hr Intermediate Intermediate ESL106 B Full mobility

$22 - $29/hr Advanced Advanced ESL 119/ ENG 110 A Full mobility

$90,000/yr Advanced Advanced ESL 119/ ENG 110 A Full mobility

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OR ABILITIES

SOLAR TECH CAREER LADDER POSITION

PV SYSTEM AND SHW INSTALLER ASST High School Diploma or GED PV SYSTEM INSTALLER SHW THERMAL INSTALLER PV INSTALLER: ELECTR. SHW MANUF. TECHNICIAN SOLAR FABRICATION TECHNICIAN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS DESIGNER High School or GED; Trade School or vocational program. Math, Mechanical Drawing, Solar Theory and Design SOLAR OPS ENGR

EDUCATION REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED

AA Degree or equivalent from vocational program

AA Degree or equivalent from vocational program

AA Degree or equivalent from vocational program; NABCEP Certification; Journeyman Electrician

AA Degree Electrical Engineering, Physics, etc. OR equivalent training or experience

High School Diploma or GED; 6 months of training or experience

BA Electrical Engineering; Solar Operations Coursework; NABCEP Certification

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Estimate for 2010 Estimate of Grossmont ESL levels to complete before starting coursework. ESL levels at Grossmont College from beg to advanced are ESL 70, 80, 96, 100, 103, 106, and ESL 119 (equiv. to English 110). Letter indicated is for California State CB 21 coding level of credit ESL: A = ESL 119, one level below transfer composition; B, C, D, E for descending levels below level A.