Certification: Photovoltaic Installer/Designer (PV2)

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The Photovoltaics Installer/Designer (PV2) certification is for technicians with existing field experience in the solar electric industry. Individuals will demonstrate experience in the installation of a number of system options including the design and integration of the PV system, as well as receive training from an ETA-approved level 2 program. Current OSHA 10 card or equivalent and the Customer Service Specialist (CSS) certification are also requirements for earning the PV2. In addition to the material covered in Photovoltaic Installer - Level 1 (PVI1), applicants must demonstrate knowledge in commercial-scale system design and installation; project management; site and crew management; economic considerations for various design options; permitting processes; and various paperwork requirements for large-scale systems as described in the PV2 competencies.

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The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.