Renewable Energy Photovoltaic and Small Wind Installer Certifications
 Level I Apprentice
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- OJT with an ETA-approved employer for a minimum of 12 months
- Pass the Level One written exam
Upon completion of the above, submit your Photovoltaic OJT JTG package signed-off by your ETA-approved trainer to ETA.
Level II Specialist
- Hold a Level 1 PV Apprentice certification
- OJT with an ETA-approved employer for a minimum of 18 months
- Pass the ETA EM1-DC, EM2-AC, and the Level Two written exams
- Show proof of being either a licensed or journeyman electrician (or its equivalent or higher) as determined by the municipality, state or province in which you are employed
Upon completion of the above, submit your Photovoltaic OJT JTG package signed-off by your ETA-approved trainer to ETA.
Level III Technician
- Hold a Level 2 PV Specialist certification
- OJT with an ETA-approved employer for a minimum of 36 months
- Pass the ETA Level Three exam
Upon completion of the above, submit your Photovoltaic OJT JTG package signed-off by your ETA-approved trainer to ETA.
Who Should Offer ETA’s Installer Program?
- Training Organizations
- Continuing Education Departments
- Junior College Programs
- Vo-Tech/Technical Training Schools
View the Renewable Energy On-the-Job Training Version:
Photovoltaic Installer (PVI) Level 1
Photovoltaic Installer (PVI) Level 2
Photovoltaic Installer (PVI) Level 3
Small Wind Installer (SWI) Level 1
Small Wind Installer (SWI) Level 2
Small Wind Installer (SWI) Level 3
View the Renewable Energy School Version:
Photovoltaic Installer (PVI)
Small Wind Installer (SWI)
Other Renewable Energy Certifications:
Integrator Level Certification Program*
Maintainer Level Certification Program*
More about ETA certification:
Renewable Energy Certifications
Other ETA Certifications
Why ETA Certification?
Renew Electronics Certifications
Online Electronics Certification Tests
Online Electronics Self-Study Courses
* Indicates special course; fee and hands-on exam from an ETA-approved school required |
