Virginia
(AESC) Alternative Energy System Contracting
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Commonwealth of Virginia DPOR Board of Contractors 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 367-8511
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PSI Services LLC 3210 E. Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: (855) 340-3910
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas
# of Questions
Photovoltaics
23
Estimating, Calculations & Designs
13
Electrical Theory & Knowledge
9
Wind Generated Power
10
Safety
5
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (minutes):
150
Scope of Work
Service which provides for the installation, repair or improvement, from the customer's meter, of alternative energy generation systems, supplemental energy systems and associated equipment annexed to real property. This service does not include the installation of emergency generators powered by fossil fuels. No other classification or specialty service provides this function. This specialty does not provide for electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, or HVAC functions.
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
2.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011, NFPA
3.
Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2012, Dunlop
4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2011, George Hart
5.
NCRA Guidelines for Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installations, 2nd Edition, 2018, NRCA
6.
Introduction to Wind Principles, 2011, Thomas E. Kissell
Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013 Study Guide
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