2 Day Course
The Solar Technical Training Standard prepares participants for further company specific training by providing them with the necessary training to perform basic installation and electrical tasks.
This course will not make the participant a trained person who is allowed to perform installation or electrical work in a solar work environment without supervision.
Who Should Attend?
The Solar Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience with
installation or electrical work in the solar PV sector. It may also be used to upskill candidates who have
relevant technical knowledge and skills, but not of its application in the context of a Utility Scale Solar PV site
Candidate Requirements:
Participants must Register for a personal WINDA profile before arriving for the course https://www.globalwindsafety.org/winda/register
Be over 18, physically and medically fit.
Solar Technical Training Overview
The Solar Technical Training is divided into 2 modules:
Module 1: Installation.
Module 2: Electrical.
Each module may be delivered independently as stand-alone training or can be delivered consecutively in adherence to the required module durations.
Course Content
Modules
- Module 1: Installation
- Module 2: Electrical.
Installation Module
The Installation Module provides participants with important knowledge, skills, and abilities for installing solar arrays. The training covers key aspects of mechanical prerequisites for installation, assembly of components and electrical assembly.
Electrical Module
The Electrical Module provides participants with important knowledge, skills, and abilities required to
connect and commission solar panel system electrical components, and service and maintain during operations. The training covers topics such as electrical safety, electrical components, measuring instruments and circuits.
Duration of the Solar Technical Training Modules
The total contact time for completing the Solar Technical Training Standard is 20 hours and 15 minutes. Module durations are summarised below. The training provider must not exceed the time per day given below;
Modules Duration
- S-TT Installation 12 hours 15 minutes
- S-TT Electrical 8 hours
- TOTAL 20 hours 15 minutes
Duration
- Contact time 20 hours 15 minutes.
- Total training days 2 days
Validity Period
The Solar Technical Training is an enduring qualification, so a validity period does not apply to this training.