Solar Heating Installer (SHI)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
The Solar Heating Installer (SHI) Board Certification provides a set of uniform national standards for solar heating installers and allows professionals with the skills and knowledge to install solar water heating systems that meet the performance and reliability needs of their customers to distinguish themselves from their competition.
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Review construction plans and create materials lists identifying special equipment, tools, and safety requirements for solar heating installations
- Assemble, inspect, and prepare materials, tools, and personal protective equipment prior to beginning a solar heating installation project
- Compare the system design to site conditions by verifying collector location, shading, storage tank sizing, and balance-of-system equipment suitability
- Inspect, document, and report existing site conditions, hazards, code violations, and OSHA compliance requirements prior to installation
- Plan solar collector layout by locating structural members, marking attachment hardware, and determining pipe routing from collectors to balance-of-system
- Plan mechanical room layout including system interconnections, storage tank placement, and utility service interruption notifications
Occupations this program prepares you for
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform installation of solar water heating systems following industry standards and manufacturer specifications.Developing
- KnowledgeApply solar heating principles to system design and installation to meet customer performance and reliability requirements.Developing
- Hands-onAssemble solar collector arrays and mounting hardware on various roof types using appropriate tools and safety equipment.Developing
- Hands-onExecute plumbing connections for solar water heating systems following local codes and best practices to ensure leak-free performance.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze site conditions and structural requirements to determine optimal system placement and configuration.Developing
- Hands-onCalibrate system controls and sensors to ensure proper operation and efficiency of solar water heating systems.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret system specifications and installation diagrams to execute accurate installations that meet design intent.Developing
- Hands-onPerform system testing and commissioning procedures to verify performance meets established standards before customer handoff.Developing
- MindsetEngage with customers to explain system operation and maintenance requirements using clear communication to ensure user understanding and satisfaction.Developing
- KnowledgeApply safety protocols and electrical codes when working with integrated electrical components in solar heating systems.Developing
Detailed information about this program
Eligibility Requirements To become certified and maintain certification, the Applicant must: • Be at least 18 years of age • Meet prerequisites of related experience and education as outlined below • 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 • Once board certified, complete continuing education and experience requirements, submit a recertification application, and pay a recertification fee, within the three (3) year recertification timeframe Experience Requirements One (1) year of experience must include service, repair and/or installation of two (2) solar heating systems. This year of service is required to include a decision-making role (DMR) on the job installing two (2) solar hot water systems, in the role of foreman, supervisor, site manager, or experienced worker performing solar hot water installation without direct supervision.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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