2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Solar Energy Technician
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615050517	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours (Primary), 14 credit hours (Secondary)	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	17-3023 – Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
17-3026 – Industrial Engineering Technicians
17-3029 – Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
49-9090 – Workers, Maintenance, All Other	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Electronics Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615030301).  
 
A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as solar energy technicians, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in the electrical, plumbing or roofing industries.  This program prepares individuals to assemble, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair solar thermal or photovoltaic equipment.  Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter advanced training and education in specialized electrical, plumbing, building construction, electronics and related fields.  They may also be employed as trainees in the solar energy industry.  The content includes, but is not limited to, DC circuits, AC circuits, solar thermal, and photovoltaic systems.  Integrated into this content will be communications skills, leadership skills, human relations skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, use of circuit diagrams and schematics, soldering, laboratory practices and technical recording and reporting. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices. 
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current (DC) circuits. 
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) circuits. 
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solar thermal systems. 
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photovoltaic systems. 
06.0	Demonstrate employability skills. 

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Solar Energy Technician
CIP Number:	0615050517
Program Length:	12 credit hours (Primary), 14 credit hours (Secondary)
SOC Code(s):		17-3023, 17-3026, 17-3029, 49-9090

This certificate program is part of the Electronics Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615030301).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices--The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. 	
01.02	Make proper electrical wire connections. 	
01.03	Identify and use hand tools properly. 	
01.04	Identify and use power tools properly. 	
01.05	Explain the theoretical concepts of soldering for plumbing. 	
01.06	Identify proper plumbing solder connections. 	
01.07	Demonstrate acceptable plumbing soldering techniques. 	
01.08	Demonstrate acceptable plumbing de-soldering techniques. 	
01.09	Demonstrate plumbing solder rework and repair techniques. 	
01.10	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimeters. 	
01.11	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of oscilloscopes. 	
01.12	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of function generators. 	
01.13	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of power supplies. 	
01.14	Identify basic limitations of multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies. 	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current (DC) circuits--The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Solve algebraic problems applied to DC circuits. 	
02.02	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes. 	
02.03	Relate electricity to the nature of matter. 	
02.04	Identify sources of electricity. 	
02.05	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. 	
02.06	Apply Ohm's law and power formulas. 	
02.07	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values. 	
02.08	Measure properties of a circuit using volt-ohm meters (VOMs) and digital voltohm meters (DVMs) meters and oscilloscopes. 	
02.09	Compute conductance and compute and measure resistance of conductors and insulators. 	
02.10	Apply Ohm's law and Kirchoff s voltage and current laws to series circuits. 	
02.11	Construct and verify operation of series circuits. 	
02.12	Analyze and troubleshoot series circuits. 	
02.13	Apply Ohm's law and Kirchoff s voltage and current laws to parallel circuits. 	
02.14	Construct and verify the operation of parallel circuits. 	
02.15	Analyze and troubleshoot parallel circuits. 	
02.16	Apply Ohm's law and Kirchoff's voltage and current laws to series-parallel and parallel-series circuits. 	
02.17	Construct and verify the operation of series-parallel and parallel-series and bridge circuits. 	
02.18	Troubleshoot series-parallel and parallel-series.	
02.19	Setup and operate power supplies for DC circuits. 	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) circuits--The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Identify properties of an AC signal. 	
03.02	Identify AC sources. 	
03.03	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM, DVM, oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator. 	
03.04	Define the characteristics of polyphase circuits. 	
03.05	Define basic motor theory and operation. 	
03.06	Define basic generator theory and operation. 	
03.07	Setup and operate power supplies for AC circuits. 	
03.08	Analyze and measure power in AC circuits. 	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solar thermal systems--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Create sun path charts and site solar irradiance audit. 	
04.02	Explain how a passive solar thermal system works. 	
04.03	Install solar thermal systems. 	
04.04	Determine the best location for collector roof mounting. 	
04.05	Understand the concepts of wind loading, collector and piping freeze protection. 	
04.06	Size a solar thermal system based on family size and local solar irradiance. 	
04.07	Explain how an active solar thermal system works. 	
04.08	Install AC and DC water pumps, electronic controllers, and temperature sensors. 	
04.09	Describe the latest Florida solar rebates, and federal solar tax credits.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photovoltaic systems--The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Determine the available solar resource and conduct site assessments for PV installations. 	
05.02	Determine the performance and operating characteristics of PV systems and components. 	
05.03	Define appropriate code-compliant configurations for PV systems and equipment. 	
05.04	Plan and prepare for PV system installations, including customer relations, developing performance expectations, responsibilities and schedule. 	
05.05	Implement and modify, as required, mechanical designs for PV systems that meet the performance, architectural and structural requirements for given applications. 	
05.06	Implement and modify, as required, electrical designs for PV systems that meet the safety, code-compliance and functional requirements for given applications	
05.07	Conduct acceptance tests and inspections, and commission PV system installations. 	
05.08	Evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain PV systems.	
05.09	Describe the principles of Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, and tidal wave energy systems.  	
06.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Conduct a job search. 	
06.02	Secure information about a job. 	
06.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
06.04	Complete a job application form correctly. 	
06.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
06.06	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate decisions. 	
06.07	Demonstrate appropriate work/behavioral habits. 	
06.08	Demonstrate acceptable employee personal hygiene and health. 	
06.09	Demonstrate knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29CFR-1910.1200, Hazard Communication.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.