Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Core tasks

1. 01Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
2. 02Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
3. 03Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
4. 04Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
5. 05Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
6. 06Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks2.58
• Degree of automation1.67
• Time sitting2.42
• Originality (ability)2.88
• Conflict situations2.85
• Hands-on objects/tools3.90
• Outdoors / weather4.17
• Disease exposure1.09
• Decision freedom4.71

Top abilities

• Oral Comprehension3.62
• Speech Recognition3.50
• Near Vision3.50
• Written Comprehension3.38
• Problem Sensitivity3.38
• Oral Expression3.38
• Extent Flexibility3.38
• Visual Color Discrimination3.25

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.38
• Active Listening3.25
• Writing2.88
• Speaking3.25
• Mathematics2.50
• Science1.50
• Critical Thinking3.25
• Active Learning3.00
• Learning Strategies2.50
• Monitoring3.25