This online course concentrates on the basics of installing code compliant solar hot water systems. This course will be useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the solar hot water industry. Student technicians will learn practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems. Instructor mentored. Manuals Included. Ten lessons plus final examination (11 weeks). NABCEP Continuing Education #1208-17 (40 Hours)

The essential training objective of this course is to provide the solar hot water install/technician/contractor with fundamental technical knowledge on solar assisted heating in order that the technician may acquire and advance in design, installation and servicing responsibilities as the market for solar assisted water heating progresses.

The course is taught online with the aid of several online resources and a book called Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Hot Water and Space Heating Systems by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz. Also included

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Instructor Lead Course Dates: January 11th, April 5th, June 14th, September 6th

Course Price: $495.00 ($400.00 During The Month Of June)

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.