Certified Solar Installation Technician

Certified Solar Installation Technician
Home Services Intermediate

Certified Solar Installation Technician

Hands-on training in solar power systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for township homes and small businesses.

Course Description

Hands-on training in solar power systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for township homes and small businesses.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:
✔ Install solar panels correctly
✔ Wire complete solar power systems
✔ Maintain and service installations
✔ Troubleshoot common issues
✔ Start solar installation businesses

Target Audience

Electricians expanding services.
Youth entering green energy sector.
Handypersons adding solar skills.
Entrepreneurs starting solar businesses.
Anyone interested in renewable energy.

8 Modules
0 Lessons
21h 20m

How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight to electricity, solar irradiation concepts, shade analysis, and understanding a site's solar potential.

No lessons in this module yet.

Deep dive into solar panels (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film), charge controllers (PWM vs MPPT), batteries, and inverter types.

No lessons in this module yet.

Conducting a load assessment, calculating system size (Watts, Amp-hours), selecting correct components, and drawing a basic system diagram.

No lessons in this module yet.

Evaluating roof types, structural load considerations, orientation and tilt angle optimisation, and installing roof mounting structures safely.

No lessons in this module yet.

DC circuit wiring, correct cable sizing, fusing, combiner boxes, string wiring configurations, and safe DC electrical practices.

No lessons in this module yet.

Mounting and connecting inverter-chargers, setting up battery banks (series, parallel, series-parallel), and configuring system settings.

No lessons in this module yet.

Introduction to grid-tied systems, feed-in concepts, anti-islanding protection, and hybrid system operation during grid outages.

No lessons in this module yet.

Pre-energisation checks, commissioning procedures, interpreting system data, routine maintenance schedule, and fault-finding basics.

No lessons in this module yet.

Vocational Training Course
Certificate included
120 hours content
Downloadable resources
Mobile access
Practical skills guarantee

Course Details

Duration 120 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Home Services
Modules 8
Total Lessons 0
Last Updated July 2025
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