OAR 918-282-0205
Limited Renewable Energy Technician
(1)
In addition to the requirements of ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(16), a limited renewable energy technician shall be employed by a limited renewable energy contractor or electrical contractor.(2)
Persons seeking to be licensed under this rule shall provide proof of completion of a board-approved apprenticeship program that includes:(a)
A minimum of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training in the following work areas:(A)
1,500 hours total with a minimum of 1,000 hours in photovoltaics and a minimum of 500 hours in other renewable electrical energy system installations, including, but not limited to:(i)
Wire pulling and splices;(ii)
Conduit, flex, tray and duct;(iii)
Control panels and controls;(iv)
Wiring devices; and(v)
Removal and finish work of renewable electrical energy systems including wind, solar, micro-hydroelectricity, photovoltaic, fuel cells and engine generators for off-grid systems;(B)
1,500 hours minimum in balance of system including, but not limited to, installation, removal and finish of inverters, batteries, regulation, metering, conditioning equipment and systems; and(C)
1,000 hours in other related on-the-job training including, but not limited to:(i)
National Electrical Code requirements for design of system;(ii)
Troubleshooting;(iii)
Maintenance; and(iv)
Plan/blueprint reading; and(b)
A minimum of 288 hours of classroom or related training covering:(A)
Electrical mathematics;(B)
Safety and accident prevention;(C)
Care and use of hand and power tools;(D)
Blueprint reading and electrical symbols;(E)
Introduction to the National Electrical Code;(F)
Electrical fundamentals and basic theory, including alternating and direct current;(G)
Electrical measuring devices;(H)
Wiring methods;(I)
Related electrical statutes and rules;(J)
Fundamentals of electronics;(K)
Renewable electrical energy systems including, but not limited to, systems and devices as set forth in ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(16)(b)(A);(L)
Class 2 and 3 circuits; and(M)
Basic mechanics — applied physics and theory.
Source:
Rule 918-282-0205 — Limited Renewable Energy Technician, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-282-0205.