Department of Consumer and Business Services
Building Codes Division - Chapter 918
Division 282
ELECTRICAL AND ELEVATOR LICENSING
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.]
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.630
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.630
History:
BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06
BCD 9-2002, f. 3-29-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02