Oregon Columbia Chapter of NECA & IBEW Local 48 Training Center is Portland, Ore. is now an approved institution offering (NABCEP) certificate
Contact: Sarah Hammer, 503-685-7581
Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Columbia Chapter of NECA & IBEW Local 48 Training Center is Portland, Ore. is now an approved institution offering North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Program. The first test will be offered Tuesday, June 23.
"We are very excited and honored to be able to offer this opportunity to the Portland community," said Rod Belisle, Training Director at the NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center. "The class and the test are open to not only the IBEW 48 apprentices and journeymen, but to anyone who is interested."
The NABCEP Entry Level Certificate Program is designed for those individuals wanting to get into the solar field; it is a way for them to show they have achieved basic knowledge comprehension and application of key terms and concepts of photovoltaic (solar electric) system operations.
The certificate demonstrates that the student has passed an industry-designed exam based on learning objectives developed by subject matter experts. Certification offers the public a high degree of protection because practitioners have to meet standards or qualifications and pass an exam, and they do so voluntarily.
Before taking the test to become a NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge holder, candidates must attend a Photovoltaic Basics class at the NIETC. The 54,000 square-foot Training Center is equipped with solar arrays so student apprentices can learn proper installation techniques.
Visit nietc.org for specific times and to register for the test.
The Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 (IBEW 48) are the leading organizations representing the electrical construction industry in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They work together in an award-winning partnership to lead the Portland area in energy efficient innovation. For more information, visit www.necaibew48.com.