Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege

SolarDesign, Installation, and MaintenanceCourses

DESCRIPTION

Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollegeoffers a series of 9 courses for individuals interested in working in the new, emerging field of solar energy. The courses enable individuals to be prepared to become certified by NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners). The solar courses have also obtained NABCEP approval. In addition, the College offers a Fundamentals of Solar Electricity course (ECONMT 105, 54 hours) that prepares individuals to be able to take the NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge test.

The series consists of the following interdisciplinary courses from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance and Electronics Technology programs.

Course / Title / Units / Lec / Lab
Core Courses
ECONMT 100 / Occupational Safety / 2 / 2 / 2
ECONMT 105 / Fundamentals of Solar Electricity / 3 / 3
ECONMT 115 / Fundamentals of DC Electricity / 3 / 3
OR
ETNTLGY 166 / Fundamentals of DC/AC / 3 / 2 / 3
ECONMT 151 / Blueprint Reading / 3 / 3
ECONMT 171 / Electrical Codes and Ordinances I / 3 / 3
ECONMT 205 / Solar Energy Installation & Maintenance Principles and Practices / 2 / 0 / 6
NEW Coming Soon / Solar Thermal Installer / 4 / 2.5 / 4.5
Elective Courses
ETNTLGY 167 / Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices Circuits / 3 / 2 / 3
NEW Coming Soon / PV Installer Test Preparation Elective

CORE COURSES

ECONMT 100 (OSHA) Safety Standards: Construction and Industry (2)

Lecture: 2 hours

This course provides instruction on industry safety and health rules as it applies to workers and employers within the construction industry. Topics such as fall protection, lock out tag out procedures, PPE, excavations, etc. are covered. Participants that meet the required hourly attendance and successfully pass the final exam will be eligible to receive their OSHA (30 hr) safety-training certificate.

ECONMT 105 Fundamentals of Solar Electricity (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course is designed for students interested in a career in the solar industry. The fundamental principles and functions of photo voltaic industry will be introduced. This course covers planning, installation, maintenance and all the necessary components for a photo voltaic system. The transmission and distribution of electric power will be reviewed. Basic concepts of electricity, identification, functions and operations of components will be surveyed.

ECONMT 115Fundamentals of DC Electricity (3)

Lecture, 3 hours

The basic principles or resistive circuits, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff's Laws, and circuit analysis are covered in this course.

ECONMT 151 Estimating and Blueprint Reading (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

The study of blueprints and related documents.

OR

ETNTLGY 166 Fundamentals of DC/AC (3)

Lecture, 2 hours

Lab, 3 hours

Instruction is given in basic electrical concepts, electron theory, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, series circuits, parallel circuits, and combination circuits. This course offers the Theory of DC/AC Electronics as it applies to basic and advanced circuits found in analog electronics. The students study their applications in electronic systems and become familiar with the various components used to make a viable circuit. In class, the students will also learn to construct and troubleshoot DC/AC circuits.

ECONMT 171 Electrical Codes and Ordinances I (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

Basic electrical codes and ordinances are the focus of this course. General codes, wiring methods and fittings, and circuit requirements specified in the various ordinances are reviewed.

ECONMT 205 Fundamentals of Solar Electricity (2)

Lab: 6 hours
This course is designed for individuals that have the basic electrical and mechanical skills of an energy technician or electrician and are looking to expand into the renewable energy field. This is a hands on class to develop the fundamental principles and practices for installation and maintenance of solar, wind, and similar renewable energy systems. This course covers basic planning, installation, and maintenance of the necessary components for various renewable energy systems.

ELECTIVES

ETNTLGY 167 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices Circuits (3)

Lecture, 2 hours

Lab, 3 hours

Applications of semiconductor devices. Included are photo voltaic cells, PN junction diodes, Zener diodes, rectifiers, transistors, switched-mode power supply, DC to DC Converter and operational amplifiers. The student measures and analyzes the parameters and characteristics of semiconductor devices and becomes familiar with the use of transistor testers. The student also constructs, tests, and analyzes power supply circuits. Troubleshooting procedures and techniques are introduced.

COURSE SCHEDULES
For a schedule of ECONMT courses offered fall 2008 click here.

For a schedule of ETNTLGY courses offered fall 2008 click here.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
▪William Elarton, Chair of the Construction, Design, and Manufacturing Department- Electrical Construction and Maintenance (ECONMT)

▪Eric Chavez, Chair of the Electronics Department - Electronics Technology (ETNTLGY)

213.763.3782