Solar Installation Job Training
STEP-UP provides hands-on solar installation training in collaboration with community partners. Participants have the opportunity to earn certificates in commercial solar installation, residential solar installation, and roofing.
The core STEP-UP solar installer course is 40-hours and includes a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience with both residential and commercial solar.
Solar Installer Training Curriculum Overview
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Hands-on training for commercial flat roof solar installation including racking and mounting, wire management, module installation, and safety
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Hands-on experience learning residential solar installation on a mock roof with a focus on racking & mounting, wire management, conduit bending, basic electrical, system components, and safety and PPE
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STEP-UP training programs include an overview of solar career pathways across the sector
“It’s a nice job to have,” Nico says. “You can make a good living and support a family. I get to help the community, and its good for the environment.”
Nico Durant, Solar Landscape Solar Installer and STEP-UP Training Graduate