As pre-requisites, a qualification as master tradesman or technician in a construction relevant field with a minimum of 3 years professional experience with solar technology equipment are required or a degree in engineering or in another natural science with a minimum of 2 years professional experience with solar technology equipment.

Successful participation in the TÜV Rheinland Akademie training course “Construction Manager for Solar Thermal Equipment” recognized by the certification body. Admission to the examination is granted upon a minimum attendance of 80% of the 5 module training programme.

Written examination (multiple choice and open questions)

In the examination participants preove their knowledge in the following fields:

• Solar expertise
• Sources of errors in solar thermal equipment
• Movational leadership, confident negotiation
• Building and architect law for Construction Managers for solar equipment
• Health & Safety during building of solar equipment.

As an interface between building owners and tradesmen “Construction Managers for Solar Thermal Equipment (TÜV)” are familiar with the legal problems of provision of the service. As a result of their knowledge on possible sources of error they can ensure preventive measures thus avoiding errors in the planning phase.