Thank you for your interest in the Solar Assessor Certificate program at Century College. Effective Summer/Fall semester 2025, Century College will no longer admit new students into this program. Century College is committed to providing students currently enrolled in the Solar Assessor Certificate program an opportunity to complete their intended award. For further details or assistance, please contact Dean Monica Brown at monica.brown@century.edu or 651.444.2506.
Total Credits: 16
Major Number: 5817
CIP Code: 15.0505
Program Description
The solar Assessor Certificate is designed to prepare students who want to enter the solar job market beyond the entry level. Graduates will be capable of preparing solar system proposals for solar contractors and developers. Proposals may include customer goals, utility bill analysis, system location options, system designs, electrical routing, structural notes and photos, financial analysis, grid connection details, schedules, and contracts.
Graduates will also possess the knowledge and skills to install many different types of solar systems: Grid-tied, off-grid, bi-modal, hybrid, direct and community solar systems. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience installing flashings & racking, mounting electrical components, wiring systems, bending conduit, commissioning systems, and working on rooftops.
Program Prerequisites
None
Special Instructions
None