Bringing Solar Energy to Colorado

Application for Certification

A separate Application for Certification and non-refundable Test Fee of $100 ($200 for non-members) must be submitted for each Category for which Certification is being requested.

Since the above fee is non-refundable, please be sure that you have read and understand the certification policies before submitting this form.

If you are applying for re-certification please use the Application for Re-Certification form.

Remember, you must possess up-to-date CPR and First Aid cards issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross in order to sit for either the certification or re-certification exam.

Please complete the application shown below.

You may complete an Application for Certification form below online or submit a form and payment via snail mail.  Printer friendly versions of the application form are available here in WORD or PDF format.

Certification Category you are applying for:
Photovoltaics       Solar Heating
Date of Application:

1. Personal Information

Name:

Date of Birth:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Primary Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

E-mail Address:
Company Affiliation:


2. Installation Requirement #1

Dates Job Performed (mm/yyyy):
From: To:

Job Location Physical Address City State Zip:

 


System Owner Contact Info :

Owner's Name: Phone Number:

Full Mailing Address:


Total System Size:

System Components:

 


Permitting and Inspection Authority

Jurisdiction Permit/Job #: Date: County:


Explanation of lack of permitting or inspection opportunity (if applicable):


Description of work performed by applicant, number of workers supervised, and level of responsibility:

List of documentation attached:

Required Copy of permit and job sign off: Yes      No
Optional Copy of Schematics: Yes      No
Optional Photos: Yes      No
Optional Other:

Signature of Supervisor:       Date:
Type in name for internet submittal


3. Installation Requirement #2

Dates Job Performed (mm/yyyy):
From: To:

Job Location Physical Address City State Zip:

 


System Owner Contact Info :

Owner's Name: Phone Number:

Full Mailing Address:


Total System Size:

System Components:

 


Permitting and Inspection Authority

Jurisdiction Permit/Job #: Date: County:


Explanation of lack of permitting or inspection opportunity (if applicable):


Description of work performed by applicant, number of workers supervised, and level of responsibility:


List of documentation attached:

Required Copy of permit and job sign off: Yes      No
Optional Copy of Schematics: Yes      No
Optional Photos: Yes      No
Optional Other:

Signature of Supervisor:       Date:
Type in name for internet submittal


4. Education / Apprenticeship

Institution:

Program:

Instructor Name and Telephone Number:

Dates of Attendance (mm/dd/yyyy) From: To:


5. Payment Information

Please enclose/send a check or money order payable to CoSEIA (or use PayPal - see below) in the amount of $100.00 for each CoSEIA member Application / Test Fee ($200.00 for non-members) and send to PO Box 77, Como, CO 80432.  Since this fee is non-refundable, please make sure this application is complete and all criteria for sitting for the test have been met. (See Certification Policies).


6. Code of Ethics

Consistent with fair business practices, installers certified through the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association pledge to:
•  Provide products and services in the customer's best interest.
•  Be responsive to customer complaints and suggestions.
•  Present honestly the capabilities, performance, and energy-savings potential of solar systems, products, repairs or modifications.
•  Perform product servicing and repairs in a professional manner.
•  Offer reasonable, clear, and understandable warranties on products and services.
•  Promptly respond to and fulfill justifiable warranty claims.
•  Advertise on bona fide prices for products and services.
•  Sell products and services without reflecting unfairly on the products and services of competitors.
•  Design, repair, install or modify equipment in a manner that complies with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
•  Provide solar energy products, systems, and services that meet high standards of quality and performance.

PLEDGE TO COMPLY WITH THE CoSEIA CODE OF ETHICS & BYLAWS. CoSEIA certification comes with the understanding that the member will comply with the Association's Code of Ethics and Bylaws. A copy of both the Code of Ethics and Bylaws are available on other pages of this web site. I have read and understand CoSEIA's Code of Ethics and Bylaws. By checking the box to the left, I agree to be bound by these documents and all that they imply.

Signature: Date:
Type in name for internet submittal


7. Instructions

Upon completion of this form, retain a copy for your files and return the original to the address below or via the internet at least 30 business days before you anticipate taking your Certification Exam. We will contact you to schedule your exam. At this point you will need to find a proctor for your exam, and let CoSEIA Records know where and when to mail the test. Group exam sessions may also be scheduled throughout the year. After submitting your certification application, you may return to this page to make your application fee payment online by clicking on your browser's BACK icon.

If you are applying for re-certification please use the Application for Re-Certification form.

Fees:
CoSEIA Members
Non-Members
Application Fee (covers review & validation of experience and initial exam)
$100
$200
Retake of Exam Fee (may retake after 4 months)
$50
$100
Re-certification Exam Fee
$50
$100

A separate Application for Certification and non-refundable Test Fee must be submitted for each Category for which Certification is being requested.

Since the above fee is non-refundable, please be sure that you have read and understand the certification policies before submitting this form.

CoSEIA Member certification non-refundable application and exam fee - $100
Non-member certification non-refundable application and exam fee - $200
CoSEIA Member non-refundable retake exam fee - $50
Non-member non-refundable retake exam fee - $100

If you are applying for re-certification please use the Application for Re-Certification form.

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Contact CoSEIA at any of the addresses below.

Main office -
8745 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215
Denver metro phone: 303 333-7342
Non-metro phone: 1 866 633-9764
E-mail: info@coseia.org		 CoSEIA Records -
PO Box 77, Como, CO 80432
Phone: 719 836-4804
E-mail: coseiarecords@hughes.net

This page last updated on 2-3-08