Solar Panel Installation

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE STRUCTURE

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of an “Solar Panel Installation”, in the “Electronics” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner.

Sector Electronics
Sub-Sector Solar&LED
Occupation Installation
NSQF Level 4
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience 8th Class pass + ITI (2 years after 8th) with 2 years of relevantExperience OR 10th Class with 2 years of relevant ExperienceOR 2 year I.T.I (after 10th)OR 12th Class with 6 months of relevant experienceOR Certificate of NSQF Level-3 in relevant field with 2 years ofExperience
Minimum Job Entry Age 18 years
Duration of the Course 540Hours

Programme Overview

TrainingOutcomes

Attheendofthe program,thelearnershouldhaveacquiredthelistedknowledge andskills: l Describetheprocessofcheckingsiteconditions,collecttools andrawmaterials. l Demonstratetheprocessofinstallingthesolarpanel. l Explainthe importance offollowinginclusivepracticesfor allgendersandPwD atwork. l Demonstratevariouspracticestobefollowedtomaintainhealthandsafetyatwork.

MODULE DETAILS

Module 1: Introduction and orientation to the role of a Solar PanelInstallationTechnician

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

Discussthejob roleofaSolarPanelInstallationTechnician.

Duration: 4:00 Duration: 0:00
Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Describethesizeandscopeoftheelectronicsindustryanditssub-sectors. • Discuss the role and responsibilitiesofaSolarPanelInstallationTechnician. • DescribevariousemploymentopportunitiesforaSolarPanelInstallationTechnician.

Module 2: Process of checking site conditions, collect tools and rawmaterials

Terminal Outcomes:

• Describe theprocessof identifyingandplanningtheworktarget. • Describe theprocessofassessingthesitecondition. • Describetheprocessofidentifyingtheinstallationrequirement. • Explaintheneedofcollectingrecommendedmaterialforinstallation. • Explainthe importanceofensuringproperhandlingandstorageofmaterial.

Duration: 58:00 Duration: 90:00
Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
•Explaincompany’spoliciesonincentives,personnelmanagement,codeofconduct,documentation,installation,customersupportetc. • Describe company’s differentdepartmentandconcernedauthority,cultureandreportingstructure. • Explain the importance of individualsrole intheworkflow. • Explain the basics of solar energy andpowergenerationsystems. • Describethe useandhandlingprocedureofsolarpanels. • Explain basic electrical system and itsfunctioning. • Explain mechanicalequipmentanditsfunctioning. • Describe maintenanceprocedureofequipment. • Statevariousparametersforassessing the site suitability for solarpanelinstallation. • List the tools involved in installationofsystem. • Statevarious qualityandprocessstandards. • Explainthe importanceofwearingprotective clothing and other safetygearwhilecarryingout installation. • List various precautions to be takenwhilehandlingdifferentelectricalandmechanicalproducts. • Demonstrate how to assess the siteforidentifypre-requisitesforsolarpanelinstallation. • Show how to cover the glass modulewithanopaquematerialinstoragetoensurethatthereisnoelectricitygenerationbefore installation. • Demonstratehowtooperate/usedifferent tools such as screw driver,inspectionfixtures,wirecutter,pliers,tester,spanner,etc.

Module 3: Processofinstallingthesolarpanel

Terminal Outcomes:

• • Explainthe needofunderstandinginstallationandmaterialusageprocedure. • Describe theprocessofassessingmountingandinstallingthepanel. • Demonstratetheprocessofconnectingthesystemandcheckingforfunctioning. • Explainthe importanceofcompletingthework. • Explainthe importanceoffollowingquality andsafetyprocedures.

Duration: 56:00 Duration: 102:00
Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Explaincompany’spolicieson:incentives,personnelmanagement. • Explaincompany’scodeofconduct. • Explain the importance of individualsrole intheworkflow. • Explain company’sinstallationandcustomersupportpolicy. • Explainthe basicsofsolarenergysystemandpower generation. • Describe various solar energy systemcomponentssuchaspanels,batteries,chargecontrollers,inverters. • Explainthesignificanceofvolts,ampsandwatts:seriesandparallelconnection. • Explainthe handlingprocedureforsolarpanels. • Explain basic electrical system and itsfunctioning. • Explain mechanicalequipmentandtheirfunctioning. • Describe the maintenance procedureofequipment. • Statethe voltagerequirementofvariousequipment. • State panel mounting and inclinationandangle oftilt. • Explaintheimportanceofsunlightanddirectionassessment. • Describe site surveying methods andevaluationparameters. • Listvarious toolsinvolvedininstallationof system. • Explain basicelectricalengineeringandcircuitry. • State occupational health and safetystandardsandwastemanagementprocedures. • Demonstrate how to disconnect PVmodulefromanyelectricsourcessuchasbatteries,inverters,etc.,beforeworkingonthemodule. • Show how to check that the moduleisdefectfreebeforeinstalling. • Demonstratetheprocessofassessingthe degree of inclination and angle oftiltofPVmoduleforthespecificarea,localityorregiontoenablethesystemabsorbmaximumannualsunlight. • Showhowtosetthemountingfixturefirmlyat thedesiredlocation. • Demonstratetheprocessofremovingpackagingofthesolarpanelcarefully. • Show how to cover the module withopaquematerialwhileinstallingtoavoidany current generation. • Demonstrate the process of installingspare fuse to avoid any short circuitsasper company policy. • Show how to mount the module onthefixturewiththemountingrailsusingbolts andnuts. • Demonstratetheuseoftherecommendedcablestoconnectmultiple PV modules in combinationto generate the desired voltage andcurrent. • Demonstratehowto connectthesystemandcheck itsfunctioning. • Showhow toremove all thetools,consumablesusedandcleantheworkareaaftercompletingtheinstallationactivity. • Show how to remove any metals orjewellerytoavoidpossibilityofcurrentshockduringinstallationactivity. • Demonstrate how to dispose-off anywaste materialsin accordancewithsafeworkingpracticesandprocedures.

Module 4: SoftSkillsandWorkEthics

Terminal Outcomes:

• Workeffectivelyattheworkplace. • Implementthe practicesrelated togenderandPwDsensitization.

Duration: 16:00 Duration: 24:00
Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• State the importance of work ethicsandworkplaceetiquette • Statetheimportanceofeffectivecommunicationandinterpersonalskills. • Explain ways to maintain discipline attheworkplace. • Discussthecommonreasonsforinterpersonalconflictandwaysofmanagingthemeffectively. • Discuss the importance of followingorganisationalguidelinesfordresscode,timeschedules,languageusageandotherbehaviouralaspects. • Explain the importance of working asper the workflow of the organisationtoreceiveinstructionsandreportproblems. • Explain the importance of conveyinginformation/instructionsasperdefined protocols to the authorisedpersons/teammembers. • Explainthecommonworkplaceguidelines and legal requirements onnon-disclosure and confidentiality ofbusiness-sensitiveinformation. • Describetheprocessofreportinggrievancesandunethicalconductsuchasdatabreaches,sexualharassmentattheworkplace,etc. • Explain the concept and importanceofgendersensitivity andequality. • Discuss ways to create sensitivity fordifferentgendersandPersonswithDisabilities(PwD). • Developasampleplantoachieveorganisationalgoalsandtargets. • Createasamplefeedbackformtoobtainfeedbackfromcustomers,colleaguesetc. • Roleplay to demonstrate the use ofprofessional language and behaviourthatisrespectfulofPwDandallgenders. • Applyorganisationalprotocolondataconfidentiality and sharing only withtheauthorisedpersonnel

Module 5:BasicHealthandSafetyPractice

Terminal Outcomes:

• Applyhealthandsafetypracticesattheworkplace.

Duration: 16:00 Duration: 24:00
Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Discussjob-sitehazards,risksandaccidents. • Explaintheorganizationalsafetyprocedures for maintaining electricalsafety, handling tools and hazardousmaterials. • Elaborateonelectronicwastedisposalprocedures. • Describethe processofdisposal ofhazardouswaste • Listthenameandlocationofconcernedpeople,documentsandequipmentformaintaininghealthandsafetyin theworkplace. • Describehowtointerpretwarningsigns while accessing sensitive workareas. • Explaintheimportanceofgoodhousekeeping. • Describetheimportanceofmaintainingappropriatepostureswhile liftingheavyobjects. • Listthetypesoffireandfireextinguishers. • Explaintheimportanceofefficientutilisationofwater,electricityandotherresources. • List the common sources of pollutionandwaystominimizeit. • Describetheconceptofwastemanagementandmethodsofdisposinghazardouswaste. • Explainvariouswarningandsafetysigns. • Describedifferentwaysofpreventingaccidentsat theworkplace. • Demonstratetheuseofprotectiveequipment suitable as per tasks andworkconditions. • Prepareareporttoinformtherelevantauthoritiesaboutanyabnormal situation/behaviour of anyequipment/system. • Administer first aid in case of a minoraccident. • Demonstratethestepstofreeapersonfrom electrocutionsafely. • Administer CardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR). • Demonstratetheapplicationofdefined emergency procedures suchasraisingalarm,safe/efficient,evacuation,movinginjuredpeople,etc. • Preparea sampleincident report. • Useafireextinguisherincaseofafireincident. • Demonstrate the correct method ofliftingandhandlingheavyobjects