OAR 918-282-0205
Limited Renewable Energy Technician


(1)

In addition to the requirements of ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(16), a limited renewable energy technician shall be employed by a limited renewable energy contractor or electrical contractor.

(2)

Persons seeking to be licensed under this rule shall provide proof of completion of a board-approved apprenticeship program that includes:

(a)

A minimum of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training in the following work areas:

(A)

1,500 hours total with a minimum of 1,000 hours in photovoltaics and a minimum of 500 hours in other renewable electrical energy system installations, including, but not limited to:
(i)
Wire pulling and splices;
(ii)
Conduit, flex, tray and duct;
(iii)
Control panels and controls;
(iv)
Wiring devices; and
(v)
Removal and finish work of renewable electrical energy systems including wind, solar, micro-hydroelectricity, photovoltaic, fuel cells and engine generators for off-grid systems;

(B)

1,500 hours minimum in balance of system including, but not limited to, installation, removal and finish of inverters, batteries, regulation, metering, conditioning equipment and systems; and

(C)

1,000 hours in other related on-the-job training including, but not limited to:
(i)
National Electrical Code requirements for design of system;
(ii)
Troubleshooting;
(iii)
Maintenance; and
(iv)
Plan/blueprint reading; and

(b)

A minimum of 288 hours of classroom or related training covering:

(A)

Electrical mathematics;

(B)

Safety and accident prevention;

(C)

Care and use of hand and power tools;

(D)

Blueprint reading and electrical symbols;

(E)

Introduction to the National Electrical Code;

(F)

Electrical fundamentals and basic theory, including alternating and direct current;

(G)

Electrical measuring devices;

(H)

Wiring methods;

(I)

Related electrical statutes and rules;

(J)

Fundamentals of electronics;

(K)

Renewable electrical energy systems including, but not limited to, systems and devices as set forth in ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(16)(b)(A);

(L)

Class 2 and 3 circuits; and

(M)

Basic mechanics — applied physics and theory.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-282-0205 — Limited Renewable Energy Technician, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-282-0205.

918‑282‑0000
Electrical Contractors in General
918‑282‑0010
Electrical Contractor License
918‑282‑0015
Electrical Contractor’s Responsibilities
918‑282‑0017
Elevator Contractor Electrical License
918‑282‑0020
Limited Sign Contractor License
918‑282‑0030
Limited Energy Contractor License
918‑282‑0033
Limited Renewable Energy Contractor
918‑282‑0040
Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor-HVAC/R License
918‑282‑0050
Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License
918‑282‑0060
Restricted Energy Contractor License
918‑282‑0070
Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor License
918‑282‑0100
Electrical Licensing in General
918‑282‑0110
General Licensing Exemptions
918‑282‑0120
Licensing Requirements for Electrical Work
918‑282‑0130
Fees
918‑282‑0140
General Supervising Electrician License
918‑282‑0150
Employment Requirements for Supervising Electricians Employed by Industrial or Manufacturing Plant
918‑282‑0160
Limited Supervising Electrician License
918‑282‑0170
General Journeyman License
918‑282‑0180
Limited Residential Electrician License
918‑282‑0185
Limited Elevator Journeyman License
918‑282‑0190
Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License
918‑282‑0200
Indorsement for Manufacturing Plant Electricians
918‑282‑0205
Limited Renewable Energy Technician
918‑282‑0220
Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician License
918‑282‑0230
Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician License
918‑282‑0240
Limited Maintenance Electrician License
918‑282‑0260
Limited Building Maintenance Electrician License
918‑282‑0270
Apprentices
918‑282‑0290
Elevator Apprenticeship Program
918‑282‑0345
Class “A” Limited Energy Technician License
918‑282‑0355
Licensing Requirements for Class “A” Limited Energy Technician
918‑282‑0360
Class “B” Limited Energy Technician
918‑282‑0365
Licensing Requirements for Class “B” Limited Energy Technician
918‑282‑0400
Solar Licensing
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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