Specification for Training Course: Solar Installation and Maintenance (nqf Level 2)

PTQ26/314

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Tender Closed on: 2026-09-25 11:00

Department of Public Works

Consulting Services, Education, Training, Mentorship and Coaching

Gauteng, Pretoria

Department of Public Works

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Submission At:

Bid Box, National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: 251 AVN Building, Cnr NANA SITA & Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria

Tender Summary

Objectives

To deliver an accredited training programme focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and maintenance, aligned with National Qualisations Framework (NQF) Level 2 standards. The programme aims to equip delegates with foundational theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required for the safe, compliant, and efficient deployment and upkeep of solar energy systems.

Scope

The training will be delivered over a period of three to five days at the client’s designated site in Pretoria. Sessions will run daily from 08:00 to 16:00, accommodating a maximum of fifteen delegates. The curriculum is divided into five core modules:

  • Solar Energy Fundamentals: Direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) principles, PV cell operation, and system configurations (off-grid, grid-tied, and hybrid).
  • System Design and Planning: Load assessment, system sizing, component selection, and shading/site analysis.
  • Installation and Wiring: Occupational health and safety for working at heights, mechanical mounting, and electrical wiring configurations including charge controllers and circuit protection.
  • Testing and Commissioning: Pre-energisation checks, inverter configuration, and performance validation.
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Routine inspections, diagnostic tool usage, panel cleaning, and hardware replacement.

Technical Requirements

The successful bidder must provide a complete training delivery package that satisfies NQF Level 2 competency standards. This includes supplying all instructional materials, practical demonstration equipment, and ensuring the training environment supports hands-on exercises. The provider must adhere to relevant South African electrical and construction safety regulations. Note: NQF Level 2 refers to the South African National Qualifications Framework, where Level 2 denotes a foundational vocational qualification requiring basic applied knowledge and supervised practical skills in a specific trade.

Skills Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate proven expertise in delivering accredited solar energy training. Required competencies include subject matter expertise in photovoltaic technology, instructional capability aligned with sector education and training authority standards, and experience facilitating both theoretical instruction and practical workshops. Trainers must hold valid facilitation credentials, industry certifications in solar installation and maintenance, and the ability to assess delegate performance against defined unit standards. Upon completion, delegates will possess skills in electrical safety protocols, system design principles, physical installation techniques, commissioning procedures, and preventative maintenance routines.

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