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.

10 Modules
68 Lessons
25h 50m

How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight to electricity, solar irradiation concepts, shade analysis, and understanding a site's solar potential.
  • Introduction to Solar Energy: History and Importance (45 min)
  • The Photovoltaic Effect: How Solar Cells Work (50 min)
  • Solar Radiation: Measuring the Sun's Energy (45 min)
  • Sun Path and Solar Geometry (50 min)
  • Site Assessment and Shade Analysis (55 min)
  • Solar Resource Data and Mapping Tools (50 min)
  • Climate and Weather Considerations for Solar PV (50 min)

Deep dive into solar panels (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film), charge controllers (PWM vs MPPT), batteries, and inverter types.
  • Solar Panels: Types, Construction, and Characteristics (55 min)
  • Charge Controllers: PWM vs MPPT (50 min)
  • Deep Cycle Batteries: Types and Selection (55 min)
  • Inverters: Types and Applications (50 min)
  • Mounting Systems and Structures (50 min)
  • Balance of System (BOS) Components (50 min)
  • System Monitoring and Communication (45 min)

Conducting a load assessment, calculating system size (Watts, Amp-hours), selecting correct components, and drawing a basic system diagram.
  • Load Assessment and Energy Audit (55 min)
  • Sizing Solar Arrays for Grid-Tied Systems (50 min)
  • Battery Bank Sizing for Off-Grid Systems (55 min)
  • Array Sizing for Off-Grid Systems (50 min)
  • Inverter and Charge Controller Sizing (50 min)
  • String Sizing and Array Configuration (50 min)
  • System Design Documentation and Permitting (45 min)

Evaluating roof types, structural load considerations, orientation and tilt angle optimisation, and installing roof mounting structures safely.
  • Roof Types and Assessment Criteria (50 min)
  • Structural Load Calculations (50 min)
  • Flashing and Waterproofing Methods (50 min)
  • Racking Systems and Components (50 min)
  • Ground Mount Systems and Foundations (55 min)
  • Ballasted Flat Roof Systems (50 min)
  • Safety and Quality Control (45 min)

DC circuit wiring, correct cable sizing, fusing, combiner boxes, string wiring configurations, and safe DC electrical practices.
  • DC Wiring Fundamentals and Wire Types (50 min)
  • Voltage Drop Calculations (50 min)
  • Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Breakers (50 min)
  • Connectors and Termination Methods (45 min)
  • Conduit and Raceway Systems (50 min)
  • Grounding and Bonding for Solar PV (50 min)
  • Combiner Boxes and Disconnects (50 min)

Mounting and connecting inverter-chargers, setting up battery banks (series, parallel, series-parallel), and configuring system settings.
  • Inverter Types and Selection Criteria (50 min)
  • Inverter Installation and Wiring (50 min)
  • Battery Bank Installation and Configuration (55 min)
  • Battery Charging Parameters and Algorithms (50 min)
  • Battery Safety and Maintenance (50 min)
  • Monitoring and Battery Management Systems (BMS) (50 min)
  • System Commissioning and Testing (50 min)

Introduction to grid-tied systems, feed-in concepts, anti-islanding protection, and hybrid system operation during grid outages.
  • Grid-Tied System Overview and Components (50 min)
  • Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs (50 min)
  • Anti-Islanding and Grid Protection (50 min)
  • Hybrid Systems: Batteries and Backup (55 min)
  • Utility Interconnection and Permitting (50 min)
  • System Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting (50 min)
  • Economics and Financial Incentives (50 min)

Pre-energisation checks, commissioning procedures, interpreting system data, routine maintenance schedule, and fault-finding basics.
  • Pre-Commissioning Safety Checks (50 min)
  • Electrical Testing and Measurements (55 min)
  • System Energization and Startup (55 min)
  • Commissioning Documentation and Reporting (50 min)
  • Preventive Maintenance Schedule (55 min)
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues (55 min)
  • Warranty and Customer Support (50 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Solar Technology (50 min)
  • Data Collection Methods for Solar Research (55 min)
  • Analyzing Solar Performance Data (55 min)
  • Evaluating Solar Product Research (50 min)
  • Interpreting Solar Literature and Studies (50 min)
  • Case Study Research in Solar (50 min)
  • Applying Research to Improve Solar Practice (55 min)

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Solar Installation Technician certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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120 hours content
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Duration 120 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Home Services
Modules 10
Total Lessons 68
Last Updated May 2026
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