NQF Level

NQF 5

Credits

133

SAQA Nr

120863

Delivery Mode

Full time

Duration

12 MONTHS

Cost Amount

R35 000 p.a.

Entry Requirements

  • NQF Level 4 (Grade 12)

  • Mathematics

The Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of standalone PV system installations, including domestic rooftops and off – grid setups in urban and rural areas. Graduates are prepared for career progression. This qualification fosters upskilling in the industry, aiding South Africa’s efforts to install quality, safe, and sustainable infrastructure. It aligns with national development goals and promotes environmental sustainability. Additionally, it supports professionalization within the sector, collaborating with industry bodies to inform licensing and professional standards.

What will be included in our costs?

PPE • Standard Toolbox • Trade Test • Workplace Monitoring

Where can I get this qualification?

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George Centurion Pofadder Online
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Cape Town Gqeberha Roodepoort
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Meyerton Rustenburg
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Newcastle
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Germiston
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Ferndale
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George Online
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George

What this qualification consists of

Knowledge
modules

  • Power Plant Basics Power Conditioning and Control.
  • Power Conditioning and Control.
  • Rotating Electrical Machinery.
  • Mechanics Hydraulics and Actuators.
  • Designing and Installing Grid-connected and Stand – alone PV Systems.
  • Maintenance Troubleshooting Fault – Finding and Repairs to PV Systems.

Practical skills
modules

  • Maintain Test, Diagnose, and Replace PV Panels.
  • Maintain Test, Diagnose, Repair, and Replace Inverters in PV Systems.
  • Maintain Test, Diagnose, Repair and/or Replace Transformers in PV Systems.
  • Maintain Test, Diagnose, and Replace Batteries in PV Systems.
  • Maintain, Test, Diagnose and Replace Cables, Cable Inter – Connections, Smart Boxes, PV Junction/String Boxes, String Diodes, Connectors, and Fuses in PV System.
  • Maintain, Test, Diagnose, Repair, or Replace Tracking Systems in PV Systems.
  • Maintain, Test, Diagnose, Repair, Or Replace Charge Controllers in PV Systems.
  • Maintain, Test, Diagnose, Repair and/or Replace Switchgear and Control Gear in PV Systems.

Workplace experiences
modules

  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain,
  • Diagnose and Replace PV Panels.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose, Repair and Replace Inverters in PV Systems.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose and Replace Batteries in PV Systems.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose, Repair and Replace Transformers in PV Systems.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose, Repair and Replace Cables, Cable Inter – Connections, Smart Boxes, PV Junction/String Boxes, String Diodes, Connectors and Fuses in PV Systems.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose, Repair and Replace Charge Controllers in PV Systems.
  • Processes to Check, Test, Maintain, Diagnose, Repair and Replace Switchgear and Control Gear in PV Systems.


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