Are you ready to power your future? Have you always possessed a strong interest in photovoltaic system installation and having a career in renewable energy? If so, the Solar Technician Diploma program at Centura College could be a match for you.
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Program Overview
Our comprehensive Solar Technician Diploma program, offered at our Norfolk campus, is designed to equip students with the technical skills necessary to promote energy conversion methods. Our training combines hands-on learning in solar technology within both a classroom and a lab setting. This includes navigating the NEC Real-world applications like system maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and site analysis for a career in renewable energy.
Energize Your Training for Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Solar Technician Diploma program can find employment in installation, designing, maintenance, operations, and more! A person with a solar technician diploma can explore a wide range of entry-level job opportunities for a solar technician including working in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and operation aspects of the solar industry.
Power Up with Industry Certifications
Our program offers the opportunity to complete certifications to further advance your knowledge, while giving you a competitive edge in the job market which include:
- National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Introduction to Power Industry and Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer certification(s)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour safety certification
- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Associate certification
Basic Electricity
Uncover the fundamentals of Basic Electricity as relating to electrical systems, circuits, and components. The curriculum in this course helps students understand electrical principles and the operation of each. This course covers:
- Navigation of the National Electrical Code (NEC®)
- Components of residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems
- Fundamentals of direct and alternating currents (AC/DC)
- Identifying series and parallel circuits and instruments used to measure circuit values
- Tracing a basic electrical circuit and perform calculations using Ohm’s law
Solar and the Power Industry
In Electric Motor Principles, learn the ins and outs of electric motors. Students overview both Alternating Current (AC) motors and Direct Current (DC) motors to start the course. Among the other components discussed:
- Power generation, transmission, and distribution
- Identifying forms of renewable energy sources
- Policies and regulations related to the solar industry
- Standards and protocols
- Smart grid technology
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Aid
We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.
Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best. Fill out the form NOW!
Centura is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.
The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private, non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.
Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Veteran Benefits
- Rehabilitative Services
- Veteran Survivors Benefits
- Scholarships
- Scholarship Match Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Centura College
Convenient campus locations close to home and work, day and night classes available, career placement assistance for all graduates, focused, career-oriented education, hands-on training in classroom labs, instructors with real-world experience bring learning to life, Financial aid available for those who qualify, business and industry leaders provide input on training and trends, military tuition assistance and veterans’ benefits for those who qualify, free tutoring support.
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Our Locations
Chesapeake, Virginia
Centura Chesapeake
1150 Greenbrier Parkway,
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Newport News, Virginia
Centura Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd,
Newport News, VA 23608
Norfolk, Virginia
Centura Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy,
Norfolk, VA 23518
*Not all programs are offered at all locations.