1. Recognize the various types of residential solar hot water hating systems and components currently in use.

2. Demonstrate safe working practices.

3. Distinguish between solar system freeze protection options.

4. Properly design and size residential solar hot water heating systems.

5. Assist in the planning and installation of solar collectors and components.

6.Understand the types of codes and standards that apply to the proper installation of solar heating systems.

7. Understand the types of permits, warranties, and the customer relations required for completion of the overall solar project.

8. Assist in the servicing of common solar assisted heating problems.

Orientation

Lesson 1: Introduction to Solar hot water heating systems

Lesson 2: solar heating of domestic hot water

Lesson 3: solar hot water heating components

Lesson 4: Capturing the Sun

Lesson 5: Planning & Sizing Solar Hot Water Heating Systems

Lesson 6: Working Safely with Solar Hot Water

Lesson 7: Installing Solar Hot Water Systems

Lesson 8: Solar Space Heating Basics

Lesson 9: Service & Maintenance

Lesson 10: Legal Responsibilities & Building Codes

Final Exam

Evaluation

Our online solar training course comes with the course text Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Hot Water and Space Heating Systems by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz. We also provide a copy of the IAMPO Unified Solar Energy Code Book. Then there is a 3 ring binder with dividers for you to use to compile a resource manual from the various resources you will come across as you take the course.

Sun Pirate Online Training courses follow the Task Analyses developed by the commitees of subject matter experts and adopted by North American Board of Energy Practictioners (NABCEP) and in accordance with Interstate Renewable Energy Council/ IPSQ Standard 01021. Sun Pirate is an Accredited Continuing Education Provider for Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Heating through Interstate Renewable Energy Counsel (IREC). Our courses now count for 40 hours of training to meet part of the NABCEP requirements to sit for the Solar Thermal Exam and count for continuing education credits to maintain your certifications.