The small wind installers’ exam is based on the Small Wind Job Task Analysis, which was developed by the small wind technical committee and vetted by a number of small wind stakeholders. Stakeholders included successful installers, manufacturers, supply chain companies, public benefits program administrators, state energy offices, and small wind advocates.
This resource guide lists books, magazines, and websites that should be helpful to anyone interested in installing small wind-electric systems. The resource guide committee has chosen what it feels are useful references for the skills, knowledge set, and practices cited in the task analysis. However, like you, this committee has no idea what is on the small wind installer’s examination. However, we are confident that a working knowledge of the content of the resources we have listed will go a long way to successfully and safely installing any small wind-electric system, and prepare you for taking the exam.
It’s important to realize that this is a Resource Guide, not study manual with sample exam questions that will unlock the Small Wind Installer exam questions. NABCEP strongly recommends that ALL candidates review the JTA carefully and thoroughly, then ask themselves if they feel well-trained, experienced, and fully conversant with all the elements of the JTA. If the answer is “yes”, the candidate is likely ready for the examination. If the answer is “no”, the candidate should do additional research, take additional training, or gain additional experience in the areas they have identified as weaknesses.
We would like to thank the following members of the Resource Guide Committee for their hard work and dedication:
- Lisa DiFrancisco
- Michael Miller
- Greg Price
- Mick Sagrillo
- Brent Summerville
- Ross Taylor
- Ian Woofenden