Pasco County (FL) | Solar Energy Installation License (GITS©)

“Solar Energy Installation Contractor” means a contractor whose services consist of the installation, altering, repairing or replacing of any solar hot water heating system for residences or pools, including collectors, storage and expansion tanks, heat exchangers, piping, valves, pumps, sensors and low-voltage controls which connect to existing plumbing or electrical stubouts.

Classes For Solar Energy Installation

• Pasco County (Florida) Solar Energy Installation Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Pasco County (Florida) Business and Finance (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Solar Energy Installation Exams (Trade & Business)

Solar Energy Installation Contractor Exam

• Exam: PGE1Pa
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
  • Basic Solar Heating
  • Domestic Systems
  • Mounting
  • Component Installation
  • Check-out and Start-up
  • Swimming Pools
  • Service and Repair

Business and Law Exam

• Exam: AAE2A
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
  • Insurance Laws
  • Tax Laws
  • Safety
  • Management
  • Lien Laws
  • Employment Laws
  • General Accounting

List of Books For Solar Energy Installation

The books set includes all required references for both the Solar Energy Installation Contractor and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Solar Energy Installation Contractor Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Active Solar Heating Systems Installation Manual

  This manual was created in 1991 by ASHRAE in cooperation with Solar Energy Industries Association. It was developed by the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC), Rockwell International, as a task in the Department of Energy's Solar in Federal Buildings Program (SFBP) with the advice and assistance of consultants from the solar community. The manual provides guidelines for the installation of large commercial-scale service hot water and space heating solar energy systems, describing procedures that cover all the major steps in installing large solar energy systems. Following these procedures will significantly enhance the success of solar installations in buildings.

  $35.00

  $35.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:

Business and Law Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: