NABCEP exam [RE-wrenches]

[Kirk Herander, VSE]

The Vermont site had 11 people, roughly 7 of which were in-state. We aren't
the sunniest place in the US, but it shows that a living can be made in
solar where the consumer mindset supports it.

Kirk

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From: "Jeff Yago" <jryago at wwjv.net>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 8:10 PM
Subject: RE: NABCEP exam [RE-wrenches]


>
>
> I assume those of you in the "solar" states had a better showing, but
> the Maryland test site had a total of 6, and that is for Maryland,
> Virginia, and the D.C. area.
>
> As for the test, it is clear that a major amount of work and
> preparation went into this test program and getting this off the
> ground.  I was really surprised that the material covered was actually
> about the areas you need to know to install many different systems,
> and the people who made up this material clearly knew what they were
> writing about.  That's really refreshing!
>
> I was expecting only NEC questions (and believe me there were
> plenty!), but there were also many questions and calculations required
> concerning array mounting, structural issues, system commissioning,
> worker safety, grid tied, off grid, generator based, DC only, water
> pumping, site analysis, shading issues, battery issues, ground mount,
> pole mount, roof mount, ground fault issues, grounding issues, and you
> better know how these systems are different and why.  The practice
> test provided with the preparation materials made it very clear up
> front that this was not going to be easy.
>
>
> My only concern is that to pass it you need serious training in many
> areas not related to the NEC, yet, I think most "average" electricians
> who know the NEC by heart and should learn the material will not feel
> they need to obtain a certification they think is not needed.
>
> Most that I talked too feel the liability issues, insurance companies,
> and banks making home loans are already "on their side", since they
> all want a "licensed" electrician doing any wiring work.   After all,
> its just running wire and conduit isn't it?
>
> If the attendance we had is any indication, we may all need to work
> harder in promoting this certification program and the reasons it is
> needed out there.
>
> Just my 2 cents,
>
> Jeff Yago
>
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