This badge was issued to Benjamin Zook on 15 Mar 2008.
Expires on 22 Apr 2026
NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional
Issued by
NABCEP
Earners of this Board Certification have developed the advanced-level skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to perform in a variety of responsible roles on PV installation projects of varying size and complexity. They are skilled in PV system design, installation, operations, commissioning, maintenance, and more.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This badge earner must perform in a decision-making role for the completion of PV installations equaling at least 6 Project Credits. For each completed PV system, the badge earner must submit documentation that summarizes system information, authenticates system approval by a governing body in the form of permits and final inspections, and verifies their decision-making role.
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This badge earner must complete a minimum of 58 hours of advanced PV training. The badge earner must also show proof of completion of a minimum of 10 hours of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry, or a regional/international equivalent.
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This badge earner must pass a proctored exam complete with identity verification at an authorized testing center.
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This badge earner must agree to adhere to the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct.
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The badge earner must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain their Board Certification.
Standards
NABCEP's PV Installation Professional program is ANSI Accredited (Accreditation ID #0702). NABCEP follows ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards for conformity assessment, which provides a global benchmark for personnel certification programs to ensure that they operate in a consistent, comparable and reliable manner worldwide.
This exam follows the National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, which is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.
NABCEP Board Certified Professionals must follow the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct which requires compliance with laws, policies, and rules relating to the profession, professional practice, client privacy, conflicts of interest, and more.