Photo Voltaic Entry Level - Grid Tie - Certificate of Completion

NMSU Alamogordo 2023-2024 Catalog

The Photo Voltaic (PV) Entry Level Grid Tie Certificate is designed for students who intend to enter the alternative energy workforce or for home owners desiring to install their own residential PV systems.

A grade of C- or better is required in all TCEN courses.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 21

Prefix Title Credits
OEEM 101CPR for the Health Care Professional1
TCEN 111Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits4
TCEN 112PV Power Generation Design Fundamentals3
TCEN 113OSHA 10 Hour Construction Hazard Identifications1
TCEN 121Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits4
TCEN 222Photo Voltaic Grid Tie Installation4
TCEN 223National Electric Code Principles in Relation to Photo Voltaic2
TCEN 252NABCEP Entry-Level Exam Review2
Total Credits21

NMSU Alamogordo 2023-2024 Catalog

A Suggested Plan of Study - Photo Voltaic Entry Level Grid-Tie Certificate

Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
OEEM 101 CPR for the Health Care Professional 1
TCEN 111 Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits 1 4
TCEN 112 PV Power Generation Design Fundamentals 1 3
TCEN 113 OSHA 10 Hour Construction Hazard Identifications 1
 Credits9
Spring
TCEN 121 Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits 1 4
TCEN 222 Photo Voltaic Grid Tie Installation 1 4
TCEN 223 National Electric Code Principles in Relation to Photo Voltaic 1 2
TCEN 252 NABCEP Entry-Level Exam Review 2
 Credits12
 Total Credits21
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