Program Information

• Prepares for a diverse range of roles in the renewable energy sector with its comprehensive curriculum covering both mechanical and electrical aspects of solar panel systems
• Real-world projects and hands-on training, providing invaluable experience to showcase to future employers
• Relevant and in-demand, this program is at the forefront of an evolving job market demanding skills, knowledge, and attitudes in clean, renewable energy solutions

• A recent search on solar salaries in Canada placed solar PV installers with project management skills between $70,000 and $100,000 or more per year.¹
• Between 2020 and 2030, Canadian jobs in the clean energy sector are slated to grow four times faster than average.²
• The global shift to green energy has resulted in a solar market worth more than $50 billion, and steadily increasing.
• In Canada, the annual average growth rate for solar energy is 50%, nearly 10 times the national average. 
• Solar systems are now installed in every Nunatsiavut community and provide the community with clean electricity.³

1. Demonstrate OHS safety procedures required for the installation and maintenance of solar PV systems.
2. Establish an understanding of the components and technology common to solar PV systems.
3. Utilize project planning to complete solar PV installation and maintenance tasks.
4. Demonstrate problem solving skills and team-based work practices to complete a solar PV installation.
5. Demonstrate effective communication with customers.
6. Perform solar PV system installation on various surfaces, including roofs and non-roofing structures.
7. Demonstrate safe handling and maintenance of solar PV components and equipment.
8. Demonstrate safety procedures when working with electricity.
9. Perform configuration and connection of electrical wiring, conduits, and associated circuitry for inspection.
10. Demonstrate compliance with electrical codes and regulations.
11. Apply preventative maintenance and inspection procedures on solar PV systems.
12. Perform solar PV maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
13. Create reports and documents regarding solar PV installation and maintenance. 

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Sustainable Development (per semester) - $4,462.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Sustainable Development (per semester) - $2,232.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations Governing Payment of Materials & Fees

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Dates. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of the confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).