Check to see what is the contractor classification for the solar power license that you are interested in. Look at the contractor classification manuals that your state contractor license board provides.
Obtain the contractor's application form for the specific type of solar power license you want. Look on your state government's contractor web site for that form.
Examine the new contractor's application form from your state. Examine the form to find out what information the license board will require from you to be licensed. Specifically, look for requests for school transcripts, certificate of work experience, apprentice certificates and contractor exams taken. Different state boards have different education, work experience and apprenticeship requirements.
Obtain the necessary application form for all the tests that you will be required to take to obtain a solar power contractor's license. If you are planning to become involved in solar electricity, examine the electrician's contractor's test application. Look for exam eligibility requirements. These usually include work experience and educational experience requirements.
Next, obtain the necessary education, work experience and certificates so that your contractor application will be accepted. If you plan to enter the solar electrical field, first obtain the state's recommended training necessary to become a licensed electrician. If you plan to enter the solar water heating field, first obtain the state's recommended training necessary to become a licensed plumber. Make sure that your educational program is geared for the state contractor license exams that you will have to take to become a licensed solar power contractor.
Now, obtain specialty training in a specific solar technology area. Obtain a certificate or degree in solar technology from a two-year college or vocational school. Make sure that the program you take is geared for any specific solar power licenses that you want to obtain. Also, find out how the coursework relates to any state solar license exams that you will have to take.
Document and keep documents of all related solar work experience, all certificates obtained and all school transcripts. Gear your apprentice, work experience and education such that it will be structured toward passing the needed contractor tests. Use contractor test study guides to prepare. Also study solar construction and general construction code books that are related to the questions and problems for the contractors license exam.
Fill out the form for taking your solar power license with the requested documentation. Then, once approved, take the required exam or exams. For different solar power licenses, you may be required to have already taken another type of contractor's exam before you take the solar power license exam. Once you pass your test, either apply for your solar power license or wait for approval of your license. Depending on your state's procedures, a contractors applications and the exam application are part of the same form.