SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - June 19, 2009) - The Arizona Solar Society
(
www.meetup.com/arizona-solar-power-society/), one of the largest solar
associations in Arizona, and Applied Professional Training (APT), a
American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)©-approved
provider and a nationally accredited premier technical training firm,
announced a new schedule for Arizona Solar Installation Training Classes
offered statewide. APT administers the NABCEP entry level certification
test on the last day of class. Students that pass the test should receive
their NABCEP certificate in two-three weeks.
The first APT Entry Level Solar Installation Training Class will be held on
July 20-24, 2009, at the Ft. McDowell Radisson Inn and Casino in
Scottsdale, Arizona. Students will attend class from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday (40 hours). Additional classes are scheduled
statewide for Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe,
Peoria, Surprise, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Private classes of 15 or more
students can be arranged for corporate customers by calling (602) 326-0940.
The class tuition is $1,295, plus tax, which includes the cost of NABCEP
entry level test administration. Students can sign up and pay for the
solar installation training classes at
http://www.meetup.com/arizona-solar-power-society/calendar/10609080/.
The solar training class will cover:
-- Solar PV Markets and Applications
-- Solar Installation Safety Basics
-- Solar Electricity Basics
-- Solar Energy Fundamentals
-- Solar PV Module Fundamentals
-- Solar PV System Components
-- Solar PV System Sizing
-- Solar PV System Electrical Design
-- Solar PV System Mechanical Design
-- Solar Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting
Students from California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and the rest
of the United States are encouraged to attend the solar installation
training classes, but travel, accommodations and food are not included in
the tuition price. Please mention the Arizona Solar Society when making
reservations to receive the group discount.
The Arizona Solar Society is the largest solar association in Arizona with
almost 600 members. The group produces numerous solar training, seminars,
business conferences and community outreach program that promotes the
benefits of solar water heater and solar power systems.
Contact Information: Contact:
Robert Hoskins
(602) 326-0940