Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe at a high level what a thermal system and photovoltaic system does and list the key components of each; list the key components to each type of system; explain how each system either heats the water or generates electricity; convert from an English to metric measurement system; use all materials according to manufacturer’s instructions; properly stage a roof, adhering to OSHA guidelines; prepare a commercial site; use safety steps for ground installations; identify whether a solar site is a viable site; recognize roof characteristics, and how each impacts the solar panel installation; describe and mitigate ground installation issues; install solar panels on a residential structure; install solar panels on a commercial structure; and install solar panels on the ground or on a structure they have built to support the panels.