Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology, Career Pathway certificate
- Do you want to be part of the growing renewable energy field?
- Are you interested in a program that is based on the needs of industry and gives you the skills you need to succeed on the job?
- Start on a career path that leads to many opportunities in Oregon’s booming semiconductor and solar manufacturing fields.
The Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Career Pathway certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in Solar Voltaic Manufacturing and to continue your education and complete your degree.
This short certificate is designed for those interested in the solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry who otherwise have no relevant background or education. The coursework in the program will give you the basic background to understand what the industry does and how it operates. This may assist you when applying for entry-level positions in the industry. The certificate is also a pathway to the MT AAS option in solar; all courses can be applied to that two-year degree.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology | Less than 1 year |
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| °ä±áÌý100 | Everyday Chemistry with Lab (or higher) | 4 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý101 | Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing | 1 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý102 | Introduction to Semiconductor Devices | 1 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý104 | Introduction to Solar Voltaic Processing | 1 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý111´¡ | DC and AC Electronics Intro | 4 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý121´¡ | Digital Electronics Intro | 2 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý151 | Intro to Hand Tools and Mechanical Assembly | 1 |
| ²Ñ°ÕÌý288 | High Tech Employment Strategies | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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