P4 Sales 
Accreditation

 A basic understanding of Solar PV principles to assist sales and support personnel in the Solar PV industry.

 

  • Duration of Validity 12 Months
  • Prerequisite Accreditation: None
  • Pass Rate Requirement: 80%+
  • Format: Online Test
  • Test Duration: 60min

Candidates writing the P4 Sales test will need to have a basic understanding and knowledge of the following:

  1. Batteries
    1. Battery density
    2. Battery cell construction
    3. Battery safety
  2. Bi-metallic corrosion
    1. Basic understanding of bi-metallic corrosion
  3. Electricity Basics
    1. Electron flow
    2. Conductor resistivity
    3. Electron flow
    4. Ohm’s law formula identification
    5. Series and parallel connection
    6. The basic differences between alternating current and direct current
    7. The difference between the unit for power and energy
  4. Inverters
    1. Operation
    2. Power Quality
    3. Function
  5. Irradiation
    1. Intensity of sunlight
  6. Solar Module technology
    1. Temperature co-efficients
    2. Solar module construction
    3. Visual Differences between mono and poly
    4. Solar water heating vs solar PV efficiencies
    5. Understanding solar module data sheets
  7. Standard & Regulations
    1. Certificates of compliance – Authority
    2. Certificates of compliance – compliance and mandate
    3. Certificates of compliance – Types of installations

Preparation for the test

Candidates are encouraged to do self-study in preparation for this test. This is an open-book test and candidates may log in and out to do research while completing the test.  No formal training is required, but training providers that offer training for solar PV installers, should be able to provide the required information within their training material in order for students to pass the test.  Refer to the P4 Quality Assurance Program page for a list of AREP approved training providers.

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