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Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology

Portland Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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You don’t have to be tech-savvy to have a well-paid, fulfilling career in high-tech.

Credits

91 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Oregon

    Oregon

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-2231.00

Skills

InstallationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringOperations MonitoringReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionVisualizationInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral Expression

Tasks

  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics
  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installatio

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareProject management softwareEnterprise application integration softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable hand wrenchesBuilders' levelsCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersClaw hammersCordless drillsCrimping lugsDesktop computersDigital multimetersDirectional compassesDirt shovelsExtension laddersFall arrest harnessesFilter masks

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-2231.00Solar Photovoltaic Installerstitle_inference$51,860 median$80,150 top+41.96%1,200
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • PV system components and module arrays — install according to schematics and drawings with minimal oversight on standard residential rooftop projects.
  • Electrical wiring, polarity, grounding, and termination integrity — check and verify routinely using multimeters and test instruments on completed installations.
  • Environmental and structural site conditions — evaluate installation locations for proper solar access, roof orientation, and load-bearing capacity on familiar building types.
  • Roof penetrations and array mounting points — apply weather sealing independently and inspect for quality before project sign-off on residential systems.
  • Module array interconnect wiring — install and manage array disable procedures without direct oversight on routine grid-tied residential installations.
  • Solar panel support structures and racking systems — assemble and secure to manufacturer and code specifications across a range of common roof types.
  • Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — select and apply consistently when working at height and with live electrical systems on PV job sites.
  • Installation quality control checks — conduct systematically after completing each phase of work to catch defects before final inspection on a residential site.
  • Labeled system components and hardware documentation — complete and organize for permit inspection packages on residential and small commercial PV projects.
  • Time and task sequencing — coordinate personal workflow to meet daily production targets as part of a two- to four-person residential installation crew.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
95%
Placement Rate
70%