Qualification / Eligibility: ITI and Polytechnic Diploma Holders
Course Duration: 90 Days

The participants will be trained in basics of Electricity and Fundamentals of Solar Energy, Project Execution, Operation & maintenance, Planning & Installation of Solar PV Electrical System, Testing & Commissioning of Solar Plant, complying with all the safety standards of the equipment etc.

The Programme covers the following aspects:

• Introduction to basics of Electricity and Safety Procedures
• Fundamentals of Earthing
• Fundamentals of PV Module and its application configuration
• Basic Understanding of CT, PT, LA, Switchgear Isolator, ABT Meter, etc.
• Handling and storage of DC Components
• Reading of drawings and specifications:
  • Civil Foundation
  • Structure Erection and Module Mounting
  • Inverter and Transformer Installation
  • Reading of Single Line Diagram
• Usage of tools required for PV Plant installation
  • Basic knowledge of tools like ammeter, voltmeter, tong tester, irradiance meter, temperature sensor etc.
  • Performance, analysis and trouble-shooting
• Preparation of work statement and documents
• Inspection, testing and commissioning
• Operation & Maintenance
• Soft and Entrepreneurial skills

Mode of the Programme:
The programme is designed to impart 80% practical training and 20% theory. Students will get hands-on experience to work on live models, site visits, assessment tests, case studies. Students will be given projects to install a 3 KW rooftop power plant, installation and maintenance of solar applications such as 5 HP solar submersible a.c. agri pump set, solar street-lights, solar home-lighting system, solar water heater, etc.