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PV Installation Professional (PVIP)

BDW Clean Energy Apprenticeship offers the following:

Certificate of Completion for the 40-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEU’s  - 44 Hours


This course fulfills the training requirements to sit for the NABCEP PV Installation Professional exam.  NABCEP PV Installation Professional Practice Exams provided


Approved for multiple hours:

In the following CEUs - NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours - NABCEP NEC - NABCEP JTA - NABCEP RE Elective - NABCEP Building or Fire Code & NABCEP PV Associate Renewal (Total CEU hours below)

          (passing score on the PV Installation Professional exam required) 

Get Your PV Installation Professional Board Certification

NABCEP maintains an online Certification Directory, which can be used to verify an individual’s type of credential, credential number, and expiration date.

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The NABCEP Installation Professional Board Certification

 The PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification is considered the gold standard for PV professionals in the renewable energy industry. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PVIP Board Certification validates your competence to perform in the role of PV Installation Professional.

NABCEP PV Installation Professional | (PVIP)

Exam Requirements


 A minimum of fifty-eight (58) hours of advanced training is required by which 

Forty (40) hours must have been taken with an accredited institution and cover “advanced” PV installation and practices as outlined in the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis (PVIP JTA) - OSHA 10 Construction            

• Be at least 18 years of age 

• Meet prerequisites of experience and education as outlined by NABCEP 

• Complete an application form documenting all requirements

• Sign and agree to uphold the NABCEP Code of Ethics 

• Pay Application and Examination Fees to NABCEP 

• Pass a written examination

  

 Project Credits are as follows:
System size of 1-999KW = 2 project credits
System size of 1MW or more = 3 project credits 

 Completion of installations equaling at least 6 Project Credits 


We will assist Apprentices in Registering w/NABCEP to become approved to take the Board Exam after all Requirements have been accomplished.


As a USDOL Registered Apprenticeship                                                       BDW Apprenticeship is a Accredited Institution

 and

The Solar Educational Provider for BDW Apprenticeship is a         NABCEP Registered Provider 

Type of Work - A PV Installation Professional

Passing a NABCEP PVIP Board Certified Exam Indicates the Individual is a Professional who is prepared to maintain a decision-making role in the design, project management, installation, and/or commissioning & maintenance of a system. 

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Advanced Solar Training with BDW Apprenticeship

Dive deep into advanced solar PV installation and design principles and practices addressed in the NABCEP PV Installer Job Task Analysis. Apprentices will get access to detailed information and test-taking strategies specifically focused on the latest NABCEP PV Certification exams. 

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