OAR 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. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]