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Solar Heating Installer (SHI)

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Certification

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The Solar Heating Installer (SHI) Board Certification provides a set of uniform national standards for solar heating installers and allows professionals with the skills and knowledge to install solar water heating systems that meet the performance and reliability needs of their customers to distinguish themselves from their competition.

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Hybrid

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Eligibility Requirements To become certified and maintain certification, the Applicant must: • Be at least 18 years of age • Meet prerequisites of related experience and education as outlined below • Complete an application form documenting all requirements • Sign and agree to uphold the NABCEP Code of Ethics • Pay Application and Examination Fees to NABCEP • Pass a written examination • Once board certified, complete continuing education and experience requirements, submit a recertification application, and pay a recertification fee, within the three (3) year recertification timeframe Experience Requirements One (1) year of experience must include service, repair and/or installation of two (2) solar heating systems. This year of service is required to include a decision-making role (DMR) on the job installing two (2) solar hot water systems, in the role of foreman, supervisor, site manager, or experienced worker performing solar hot water installation without direct supervision.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Review construction plans and create materials lists identifying special equipment, tools, and safety requirements for solar heating installations
  • Assemble, inspect, and prepare materials, tools, and personal protective equipment prior to beginning a solar heating installation project
  • Compare the system design to site conditions by verifying collector location, shading, storage tank sizing, and balance-of-system equipment suitability
  • Inspect, document, and report existing site conditions, hazards, code violations, and OSHA compliance requirements prior to installation
  • Plan solar collector layout by locating structural members, marking attachment hardware, and determining pipe routing from collectors to balance-of-system
  • Plan mechanical room layout including system interconnections, storage tank placement, and utility service interruption notifications
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Roofers47-2181.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other47-3019.00
What You'll Learn

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Damaged or deteriorating roof sections — inspect and assess repair needs using established checklists with minimal supervisor oversight on residential and light commercial projects.
  • Scaffolding systems — erect, brace, and dismantle safely following OSHA standards on multi-story residential job sites with standard oversight.
  • Shingle and membrane layers — install in correctly overlapping sequences using chalk lines and hatchet gauges on moderately complex pitched roofs.
  • Flashing strips at valleys, vents, and wall intersections — cut, fit, cement, and nail to achieve watertight seals on routine roofing assignments.
  • Plastic coatings, fiberglass mats, and felt underlayment — apply over sloped roof decks in proper sequence before shingle installation on familiar roof configurations.
  • Material quantities and crew hours — estimate for standard residential re-roofing jobs using basic measurements and supplier unit-cost references.
  • Angled cuts for shingles and felt at walls, vents, and roof intersections — produce accurately using utility knives and tin snips on typical roof geometries.
  • Crew task sequencing and daily time allocation — coordinate personal work schedule with team members to maintain production pace on active job sites.
  • Customer concerns about roof condition or repair scope — communicate clearly and professionally on site using plain language explanations.
  • Operations monitoring during material application — observe adhesion, alignment, and weather conditions and adjust work pace or methods to maintain quality standards.

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