DoD Skillbridge Program

The C46 Solar Contractor Internship Curriculum:

This program is a six month program (no exceptions). The reason for this time requirement ensures each service member is exposed all aspects of the C46 contractors license as prescribed in the course curriculum. DesertClean Energy will provide prospective veterans with the opportunity to complete up to 69% of trade tasks required for a California State License Board C-46 Solar Installers contractor’s license.  Additionally, the curriculum will allow each service member to earn their OSHA 10-hour certification.  The curriculum is broken up into five sections covering required trade skill topics for the C-46 license.  Each section is annotated with the percentage of C-46 license trade skill area covered.

Course I: Planning & Estimation - 10%

-Course to consist of ex:  Site Evaluation, System design, Estimating, Job Costing

**Customer Satisfaction, Paperwork;  Plan sets, Permits, Photos, Job Cards, Communication

 Course II: Labor Code/Safety - 14%

-Course to consist of Safety Training ex: Protect Public from safety hazards, Identify unsafe working conditions, Hazardous material 

**Terminology, Ladders/Strapping, Harnesses/Anchor points, Weather Conditions, Job site Safety, Equipment/Material Handling, Tools/Trade Tools

Required City/County NEC Codes, Placards, stickers, Labels Do’s & Don'ts

 Course III: System Installation - 35%

-Course to consist of Installation of basic Solar PV system, Pool Heating, Domestic Hot Water Complete installation from Roof inspection to Installation of modules and or collectors.

Mounting of stands, roof penetrations, Building of racking (multiple brands) Mounting of modules/collectors, Safety, Codes, Fire Codes

-Ground/Electrical

Main Panel evaluation, Breakers, Inverters, AC/DC, NEC codes, Placards, Stickers, Labels, System sizing & Stringing (MATH). Note - Does not include energy storage or battery back up

-Monitoring/Mapping Laying out an electric system to be mapped, Installing of the monitoring components. Wifi & Hard wiring communication.

 Course IV: Service & Maintenance- 10%

-Course to consist of ex: Evaluate PV, Thermal systems, Diagnose & Repair

Troubleshooting

 Course V: Conduit Bending/Wiring

-Course to consist of ex: The art of bending conduit

Codes, Conduit & Wire sizes/ pull, Safety, Labels.  Not associated with task in CSLB licensing, however, and important job skill for all Solar PV installations

Internship Requirements:

• This internship is a physically demanding job. Interns must have the ability to lift heavy equipment by hand onto buildings via a ladder.

• Cannot be scared of heights.

• A great attitude willing to show up to work on time, motivated, and eager to learn.

• Main office is located in Riverside, California, all interns must have reliable transportation.

• Lodging is not provided. Candidates must have lodging established within the Southern California area.

• DesertClean Energy will allow all interns two weeks time off during the period of internship to allow interns the opportunity to complete pre-retirement physicals/administrative appointments with the Veteran’s Administration or their parent command, or other appointments associated with departing US Armed Forces. To the best of their ability these appointment should be scheduled and approved prior to internship start dates to allow DesertClean Energy to properly schedule training opportunities for all interns.

DesertClean Energy Internship Openings:

• Current OPENINGS:

  • February 2023 - 1 billet

  • March 2023 - 2 billets

  • April 2023 - 1 billet

  • July 2023 - 2 billets

  • September 2023 - 2 billets

  • October 2023 - 1 billet

• DesertClean Energy Point of Contact: Desiree@desertcleanenergy.com / 951.901.0653