Solar Installation & Maintenance
Install and maintain solar power systems for homes, farms and businesses.
Course overview
Solar is one of Africa's fastest-growing industries. You learn to design, install, test and maintain solar home systems, solar lighting and small commercial systems, including batteries and inverters.
Every module combines short theory sessions with hands-on practice, so you finish with real projects and a portfolio, not just notes. Entry requirements: Primary or secondary level. Interest in electrical work.
Course outline
6 modules over 12 weeks. Select a module to see what you will cover.
How solar works, sizing and system types.
Circuits, wiring, safety and protection.
Selecting and connecting components.
Load calculation and system design.
Roof mounting, cabling and commissioning.
Fault finding, servicing, quotations and customer care.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Size a solar system for a customer
- Install panels, batteries and inverters
- Test and commission systems
- Maintain and repair solar systems
- Start a solar installation business
What you can become
Graduates of this course go on to roles and businesses such as:
Tools and skills you will use
Study options
Choose the schedule that suits you. New students start on the 1st of every month.
- Morning Session
- Evening Session
- Weekend Session
- Monday – Wednesday
- Wednesday – Friday
- E-Learning
What is included
- Practical and materials fee: free
- Certificate and graduation: free
- Computer lab, library and internet: free
- School bag: free
- Access to membership programs
- Career and employability guidance
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