• Degree in Engineering or comparable natural science and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience with solar equipment

or

• A vocational qualification as building technician or master craftsman in a field relevant to building (roofer, electrician, carpenter or similar) and a minimum of 3 years professional experience with solar equipment

or

• Other vocational qualification with 5 proven years of professional experience in planning and installation of solar equipment

Successful participation in the TÜV Rheinland Akademie training course “Authorized Expert for Solar Thermal Equipment (TÜV)” recognized by the certification body. Admission to the examination is granted upon a minimum attendance of 80% of the total of 3 modules of training.

• Written exam (multiple choice and open questions)
• Creation of Technical Expertise Report

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Construction law, norms, rules of engineering
• Costs and profitability considerations
• Recognition and evaluation of errors in solar heat equipment
• The work of Authorized Experts

“Experts for Solar Thermal Equipment (TÜV)” have mastered the recognized rules of engineering und can create sound written expertise reports in the field of solar thermal equipment.