Electrical & Safety
Apply electrical and safety principles in PV installation.
PV SOLAR INSTALLATION
5-Day Skills Programme | SAQA ID: 120883 | PV Green Card accredited
Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer
NQF Level 4
Introduction
Qualification Context: This short skills programme supports occupational competence in renewable energy installation, aligned with SAQA occupational qualifications at NQF Level 4.
Purpose: To prepare learners to design, install, commission, and maintain PV solar systems safely and effectively.
Target Group: Learners with electrical background (NQF Level 2–3) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Duration: 5 days (40 contact hours).
Course Objectives
System Design
Conduct site assessments and design PV systems.
Installation
Install PV panels, inverters, and batteries according to standards.
Testing & Troubleshooting
Commission, test, and troubleshoot PV systems.
Grid Integration
Integrate systems with the grid and prepare compliance documentation.
5-Day PV Solar Installation vs SAQA ID 120883
| Day / Module | Course Content | SAQA 120883 Outcomes Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Fundamentals & Safety | Renewable energy overview, PV components, electrical basics, safety standards | Aligns with Knowledge Module 1: Electrical principles, PV system components, occupational health & safety practices |
| Day 2 – System Design | Site assessment, load profiling, system sizing, grid/off-grid/hybrid design | Aligns with Knowledge Module 2: PV system design principles, energy demand analysis, system sizing |
| Day 3 – Installation Procedures | Mounting structures, cabling, earthing, inverter & battery installation | Aligns with Practical Module 1: Installation of PV panels, wiring, inverters, batteries, compliance with codes |
| Day 4 – Commissioning & Testing | Commissioning procedures, performance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance | Aligns with Practical Module 2: Testing PV systems, fault-finding, commissioning, maintenance schedules |
| Day 5 – Integration & Assessment | Grid integration, documentation, customer handover, final assessment | Aligns with Workplace Module: Integration with grid, compliance documentation, customer training, portfolio of evidence |
Delivery Strategy
Knowledge Component: Delivered through lectures, guided reading, e-learning modules, and case studies.
Practical Component: Delivered through lab simulations, supervised installations, and workplace-based learning.
Assessment Strategy
Formative: Daily quizzes, peer reviews, logbooks.
Summative: Written exam and practical demonstration on Day 5.
Quality Assurance: Internal moderation, external verification, learner feedback, and compliance with QCTO/EISA standards.
Certification
Provider Certificate of Competence for PV Solar Installation Skills Programme (aligned to SAQA ID 120883 and PV Green Card).