Solar Service Technician (Standalone)
- NQF Level 5
Learn to service and repair solar PV systems: inspections, testing, fault-finding and maintenance of panels, inverters and batteries.
Applications open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59 · to start in January 2027
Applications close on
12 November 2026 at 23:59
Apply now to start studying in January 2027.
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At a glance
- Level
- NQF Level 5
- You receive
- Higher Occupational Certificate
- On completion
- Duration
- 1 year
- Full-time
- Tuition
- To be announced
What is Solar Service Technician (Standalone)?
Solar systems need regular care to keep producing power. This focused programme prepares you to inspect, test, maintain and repair solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
What you'll learn
- How PV systems, inverters and batteries work
- Inspection and preventive maintenance
- Testing and measuring
- Finding and fixing faults
- Electrical safety
The programme combines theory, practical training and workplace experience, and ends with an external assessment.
Where can this take me?
- Solar service technician
- Solar PV maintenance technician
- Field technician for a solar company
- Your own solar maintenance business
What qualification do I receive?
Higher Occupational Certificate
When you complete Solar Service Technician (Standalone), you receive a Higher Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5.
- NQF Level 5
- Certificate
- SAQA ID 120863
Accredited by
What do I need to apply?
You can apply from Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, or any of the other options below.
Minimum requirement: any ONE of the following, or a higher qualification.
- 1Option 1: Grade 12 with Electrical Technology or Mathematics (at least 40%) or Technical Mathematics
- 2Option 2: NC(V) Level 4 inElectrical Infrastructure Construction
- 3Option 3: N4 with Electrical
- 4Option 4: Any other qualification at NQF Level 4 with Electrical
Where can I study this?
How long does it take?
Full-time
1 year
When you study full-time.
Part-time
Not available
This programme is not offered part-time.
How much does it cost?
Tuition fee
To be announced
The fee for this programme will be published here the moment it becomes available.
Can I get financial aid?
No financial aid for this programme
Financial aid is not available for this programme. You (or a sponsor or employer) pay the tuition fee.
Your next steps
- 1
Check the entry requirements
Make sure you have one of the qualifications listed above.
- 2
Apply before the closing date
Applications to start studying in January 2027 are open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Use the Apply now button.
