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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

SOC 47-4099.02

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Installation

4.8

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Quality Control Analysis

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Speaking

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.7

Building and Construction

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

4.1

Engineering and Technology

4.0

Education and Training

3.9

Design

3.9

Public Safety and Security

3.8

Key Tasks

1Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.

2Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.

3Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.

4Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.

5Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.

Also Known As

Ancillary Support Technician Ancillary Technician Heat Exchanger Installer Maintenance Technician Service Technician Solar Energy Technician Solar Hot Water Installer (SHW Installer) Solar Installation Technician Solar Installer