Is being a solar panel installer a good fit for you?

Installs and maintains solar panels on roofs and other structures. Follows plans, builds the frames and bolts the panels in place.

What the work involves

Installs solar panel systems following drawings, instructions and standards.
Checks wiring, polarity, earthing and connections are installed correctly.
Spots electrical, environmental and safety hazards linked to solar installations.
Finds spots with the right direction, space, sunlight and strength to hold solar panels.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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