Hands-on Solar installation Training course teaches you technical, practical, and safety skills needed to install, maintain and troubleshoot solar PV systems at affordable fees.
Unit Standard No: 120885
Unit Standard Credits: 84
NQF Level: 04
Unit standard title : Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone System Mounter
Solar installer Training cost: R10000
Solar installer course Duration : 4 weeks.
Practical Solar installation course requirements
- A copy of id/passport
- 2 colour id photos
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
8 days of Theory: Test to Classroom learning which include lessons, discussions, and group activities.20 days of Practicals: Hands-On workshop practice in real-world construction techniques.
2 days of Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess you to know whether are competent or not
What You’ll Learn in Solar installation School in South Africa
Introduction to Solar Energy
- Basics of solar power
- Types of solar panels (mono, poly, thin-film)
- How solar PV systems generate electricity
- Understanding renewable energy trends
Solar PV System Components
- Solar panels
- Inverters (string, hybrid, micro)
- Batteries (lithium, gel, AGM)
- Charge controllers
- Mounting structures & cabling
Tools & Equipment Used in Solar Installation
- Multimeters and testers
- Drilling tools, cutters, crimpers
- Safety gear and PPE
- Mounting tools and hardware
Solar System Design & Sizing
- Calculating household and commercial energy consumption
- Designing backup, hybrid, and off-grid systems
- Battery sizing and autonomy
- Solar panel array sizing and placement
- Shading analysis and yield calculations
Practical Solar Installation
- Roof mounting procedures
- DC & AC wiring practice
- Installing inverters and batteries
- System configuration and commissioning
- Safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out
Testing, Fault Finding & Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing faulty panels, batteries, or inverters
- Performance testing
- Voltage, current & insulation testing
- Safety and compliance checks
Solar installation Certification(Semi skilled )
After completing your Solar installater school, you may be awarded a Solar installater certificate. This qualification proves your expertise and assures clients and employers that you are a trained and qualified Solar installer.
Solar installation Trade Test(Red seal) Certificate
After 3-4 years of working exprience, it is advisable to take a Trade Test.
Solar installer can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.
After the Solar installer course you submit your CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Cranes training centre for Solar installer
Solar installer earns an average salary of R17263 per month or depending on the exprience and employer.
No prior experience is needed to improve your accredited engineering practical skills carreer Opportunities and employability and even start your own business
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar installer training Program
What qualifications do I need to be solar installer?
Atleast grade 9
How long is solar installation training?
4 weeks.
How much is a solar installer course in South Africa?
R13000
How much do mechanical solar installer make in South Africa?
solar installar salary is at the average of R R17263 per month
Where can I study mechanical engineering in South Africa
School or apprenticeship
Solar installation Training School offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).
Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.
We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.