Training

Level 1 training
(Introduction to Solar energy)

This training is focused at individuals with no electrical background or any understanding of electrical terms and solar energy.

After this level individuals may advance to the installer’s beginners training, then the professionals in the industry training which will then be the beginning of your work portfolio for a Specialist certification.

On completion of the in class assessment, an assessment is taken, with a minimum pass percentage of 80% for the individual to be certified. The Duration of the training is 3 Days with the last day inclusive of the assessment. Please an individual may choose to take the assessment at a later stage: but please note, this will mean you will only be certified once you take the assessment as your certificate is generated by the system on completion of the test.

Covered in the class:

 Ohms Law
 Energy basics and flow
 Electrons Flow
 Definitions and terminology
 Parallel and Series
 Conductivity
 AC vs DC
 Power vs Energy
 Basic circuit symbols, diagrams and measuring units

 Types of Solar energy and applications
 Introduction to PV Solar
 Radiation vs Irradiance

 Types of modules
 Construction of modules
 Operation of a module
 Diodes
 Setting the right angle during construction of the system
 Module Data sheet and application meaning
 Handling and transportation

 Material sciences: behavior of materials in various conditions
 Types of structures for mounting
 Choosing your material
 Corrosion

 Definition of each and Difference
 Application

 Types of batteries
 Battery Density
 Life span
 Cell constructions
 Safety on application

 Types of inverters
 Waves and Harmonics
 Data sheet analysis
 Operation/functionality
 Power quality

 Needs calculations for system design?
 Sizing your system
 KVA vs Kwatt

 Certificates of compliance – Authority
 Certificates of compliance – compliance and mandate
 Certificates of compliance – Types of installations

 Shading and dust
 Hot spots
 Cracks

What you will find in class:

 Level 1 takes two days  The classes start at 9:00am till 4:30pm on the first day and 9:00am till 3:30 on the second day: All days have 30min lunch break.  Light refreshments to be offered; Note pad and pen on Day 1 with all additional study material.  A team to assist you to register as an affiliate and introduction to the affiliate program  You should be in a position to go sell for yourself after this session

Level 2 training
(Introduction to Solar energy: Installers beginner guide)

This training is suitable for individuals who have went through level1 training or are in understanding of solar energy but with minimum to no experience.

After this level individuals may advance to level 3: which is the Solar professional; which is the road to PV certification

On completion of the in class assessment, an assessment is taken, with a minimum pass percentage of 80% for the individual to be certified. The Duration of the training is 3 Days with the last day inclusive of the assessment. Please an individual may choose to take the assessment at a later stage: but please note, this will mean you will only be
certified once you take the assessment as your certificate is generated by the system on completion of the test.

Covered in the class:

 Measuring current flow
 Definitions and terminology
 Parallel and Series connections
 AC vs DC
 Data sheets symbols and measurement units
 Power vs Energy
 Understanding Diagrams and graphs

 Types of Solar energy and applications
 Difference in application of the types of energy and operation
 Introduction to PV Solar
 Radiation vs Irradiance
 Azimuths theory and calculation

 Types of modules
 Construction of modules
 Diodes
 NCT & NOTC
 Temperature co-efficient
 Incline angle
 Module Data sheet and application meaning
 Handling and transportation
 Array construction
 Sizing calculations for the system

 Material sciences: behavior of materials in various conditions
 Types of structures for mounting
 Choosing your material
 Corrosion
 Tools and item identification
 Safe working procedures

 Definition of each and Difference
 Application
 Protection (surge arrestors and fuse)

 Types of batteries
 Battery Density
 Life span
 Cell constructions
 DoD
 Acid Gel vs Lithium
 Battery bank connection and handling
 Maintenance and thermal insulation
 Choosing the right one for your system

 Types of inverters
 Waves and Harmonics
 Pure sine wave
 Data sheet analysis
 Operation/functionality
 Power quality
 Power factor

 Needs calculations for system design?
 Demand vs supply (Load profiling)
 System design
 Weather considerations (seasonal changes impacts on system design)
 Real power vs Apparent power

 Certificates of compliance
 IEC standards
 SANS standards
 NRS

 Shading and dust
 Hot spots
 Inverter overload
 System life-span and all components
 Changing panels and batteries
 Common installation errors.

What you will find in class:

 Level 2 takes 3 days
 The classes start at 9:00am till 4:30pm on the first 2 days and 9:30am till 3:30 on the last day: All days have 30min lunch break.
 Light refreshments to be offered; Note pad and pen on Day 1 with all additional study material.
 A team to assist you to register as an affiliate and introduction to the affiliate program
 You should be in a position to go sell for yourself after this session

Training Accredited by Association for Renewable Energy Practitioners

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