Or. Admin. Code § 918-282-0205 - Limited Renewable Energy Technician

(1) In addition to the requirements of ORS 479.630(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(16)(b)(A);

(L) Class 2 and 3 circuits; and

(M) Basic mechanics -- applied physics and theory.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 918-282-0205

BCD 9-2002, f. 3-29-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02; BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.630

Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.630