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Solar & EV Technician

The clean energy transition is creating massive demand for technicians who can install and maintain solar systems and EV charging infrastructure. This program prepares you for one of the fastest-growing sectors in the American economy.

$60K–$100K
12 weeks
Solar & EV Technician training

What You'll Do

As a Solar & EV Technician, you'll install rooftop and ground-mount solar arrays, set up EV charging stations, perform system maintenance, and troubleshoot inverters, batteries, and electrical connections. You'll work at the forefront of the energy transition.

Curriculum

Weeks 1–2

Energy Foundations

  • Solar energy fundamentals and PV theory
  • Electrical basics for renewable energy
  • Energy storage and battery systems
  • Safety protocols for high-voltage DC systems
Weeks 3–5

Solar Installation

  • Roof assessment and mounting systems
  • Panel layout and string design
  • Inverter selection and installation
  • Grid interconnection and net metering
Weeks 6–8

EV Infrastructure

  • EV charging standards (Level 1/2/3, CCS, NACS)
  • Charging station installation
  • Load management and smart charging
  • Battery storage integration
Weeks 9–10

VR Simulation Labs

  • Virtual rooftop solar installation
  • EV charger wiring and commissioning
  • Inverter troubleshooting scenarios
  • Emergency response for DC systems
Weeks 11–12

Certification & Placement

  • NABCEP Associate certification prep
  • Safety certification review
  • Portfolio and resume building
  • Job matching and placement support

Skills You'll Acquire

  • Solar PV system design and installation
  • EV charging station installation
  • Inverter and battery system maintenance
  • Electrical testing and commissioning
  • Roof mounting and racking systems
  • NEC code compliance for solar/EV
  • System monitoring and diagnostics
  • Customer education and handoff

Certifications

NABCEP PV Associate
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
AltU Solar & EV Certificate

VR Training Highlights

Practice real-world scenarios in immersive virtual environments. Build confidence and muscle memory before stepping onto a job site.

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Virtual rooftop installation environment
2
Practice high-voltage DC safety procedures
3
EV charger commissioning simulations
4
Battery storage system scenarios
VR training simulation

Job Market Outlook

Solar installer jobs are projected to grow 22% through 2032, making it one of the fastest-growing occupations. The Inflation Reduction Act has catalyzed $370B in clean energy investment, creating hundreds of thousands of new positions.

Who's Hiring

  • Solar installation companies
  • EV charging network operators
  • Electrical contractors
  • Utilities and energy companies

Ready to start your Solar & EV career?

Apply now and join the next cohort. No prior experience required — we'll get you job-ready in 12 weeks.

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