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solar energy technician

Code 7411.1.4

Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an electronic system including an inverter to connect the solar energy systems to the electricity lines.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • electricity
  • solar energy
  • mechanics
  • electrical wiring plans

Skills and competences

  • check compatibility of materials
  • comply with legal regulations
  • inspect construction supplies
  • inspect electrical supplies
  • install electrical and electronic equipment
  • install circuit breakers
  • mount photovoltaic panels
  • install concentrated solar power systems
  • install photovoltaic systems
  • interpret 2D plans
  • interpret 3D plans
  • test procedures in electricity transmission
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights
  • work ergonomically
  • transport construction supplies

Transversal competences

  • use measurement instruments

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences