the republic of uganda ministry of education and...

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

Ministry of Education and Sports

Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training [BTVET] Sub sector Reform

REVISED VERSION, August 2016

Developed by:

Directorate of Industrial Training in conjunction

with Nakawa Vocational Training Institute

Funded by:

HWK-TVET Partnership Project

Assessment and Training Package

For

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC

ELECTRICIAN

Qualification Levels: 1 and 2

Occupational Cluster: Engineering and other Sciences

(Electrical)

UVQF: Assessment and Training Package (ATP) for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN (REVISED)

QUALIFICATION LEVELS: 1 and 2 August, 2016

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DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING Plot 97/99 Jinja Road/ Corner 3rd Street,

P.O Box 20050, Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda

Tel: 256-414-253 704; 256-312-279344;

E-mail : [email protected]

Under BTVET Act, 2008 the functions of the Directorate of Industrial Training are:

(a) To identify the needs of the labour market for occupational competencies that fall under the UVQF;

(b) To regulate apprenticeship schemes;

(c) To foster and promote entrepreneurial values and skills, as an integral part of the UVQF;

(d) To secure adequate and sustainable financing for the efficient operations of the Directorate;

(e) To accredit training institutions or companies as assessment centres;

(f) To determine fees payable under the Act;

(g) To develop, apply, expand and improve the purposeful application of Uganda Vocational

Qualifications defined in the UVQF;

(h) To assess and award Uganda Vocational Qualifications;

(i) To promote on-the-job training in industry for apprenticeship, traineeship and indenture training and

for other training such as further skills training and upgrading; and

(j) To prescribe the procedure for the making of training schemes

Further to the above provisions, there is established a Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF),

under part V of the BTVET Act, 2008. It is stated that:

The purpose of the UVQF is to define:

(a) Occupational standards in the world of work;

(b) Assessment standards;

(c) Vocational qualifications of learners who meet the set standards of different studies;

(d) Provide guidelines for modular training.

The UVQF shall follow principles of Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) which include:

(a) Flexible training or learning modules;

(b) Positive assessment and Certification;

(c) Assessment of Prior Learning;

(d) Recognition of formal and non-formal training;

(e) Self-paced or individual learning; and

(f) Work place learning

For award and recognition of certificates, the BTVET Act, 2008 provides that:

(1) The Directorate and other examination boards established under the Act shall award certificates and

diplomas for Business, Technical or Vocational education and training under the UVQF;

(2) The Certificates and Diplomas to be awarded shall be in the form prescribed by the Minister on the

recommendation of the Industrial Training Council;

(3) The Certificates and Diplomas awarded under the Act shall be recognised in the Uganda education

system and by the labour market.

The Directorate has therefore produced this Assessment and Training Package for use in implementing

Competence-Based Education and Training mechanisms.

No part of this publication may be reproduced except for internal use only unless authorised, in writing, by the

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports.

mailto:[email protected]



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Table of contents

Word from Permanent Secretary ................................................................................................................ iv

Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................... v

Abbreviations and Acronyms ..................................................................................................................... vi

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... ix

1.0 ATP-PART I ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Occupational Profile for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN ............................................................................... 1

Qualification definitions .............................................................................................................................. 6

Key qualification differentiator .................................................................................................................... 6

2.0 ATP-PART II .................................................................................................................................... 7

Training Modules for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN .................................................................................... 7

Qualification Level 1 Modules: ................................................................................................................... 8

Summary of the Training modules (Qualification Level 1) ......................................................................... 8

Qualification Level 2 Modules: ................................................................................................................. 20

Summary of the Training modules (Qualification Level 2) ....................................................................... 20

3.0 ATP-PART III ................................................................................................................................. 30

Sample Assessment Instruments for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN ........................................................... 30

Development panels: .................................................................................................................................. 41



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Word from Permanent Secretary

The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in co-operation with the private sector and other stakeholders

have embarked on reforming Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) in

Uganda. The reform shall lead to establishment of a Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF)

based on Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) principles.

The foreseen advantages of CBET include improved access, equity and relevance of BTVET, reduced unit

costs of training, Recognition of Prior Learning (or on-the-job- training), among others.

As the Ministry executes its obligation of ensuring quality in training standards, the public-private partnership

is being strengthened to improve occupational competence of the country’s workforce without gender bias.

To achieve set-out targets in the reform process, Directorate of Industrial Training has embarked on the

anticipated UVQF design and development /piloting its instruments and mechanisms in order to effectively

enhance Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) in Uganda.

To date, DIT has produced Assessment and Training Packages (ATPs) for various occupations. Each ATP

contains 3 parts namely:

1. Occupational/job Profile

2. Training Modules and

3. Assessment instruments Banks

The ATP can be used by any training provider and/or those who wish to present themselves for Occupational

Assessment and Certification.

Herewith, the Directorate of Industrial Training presents the revised edition (2016) of “Assessment and

Training Package (ATP)” for training, assessment and certification of SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN-

LEVELS 1 and 2.

Finally, I thank all individuals, organizations and development partners who have contributed and/or

participated in the development of this noble document.

………………………

Permanent Secretary



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Acknowledgements

Directorate of Industrial Training wishes to sincerely acknowledge the valuable contributions to the

development of this Assessment and Training Package by the following persons, Institutions and

Organizations:

Nakawa Vocational Training Institute management;

The staff of DIT, MoES;

The practitioners from work life;

Instructors of Nakawa Vocational Training Institute and other Vocational/Technical Institutes;

The consultants involved in guiding the practitioners and instructors panels in their development

activities;

HWK-TVET Partnership Project for financing the development of this ATP.

Ethel Kyobe (Mrs.)

Director, Directorate of Industrial Training



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Abbreviations and Acronyms

ATP Assessment and Training Packages

BTVET Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training

CBET Competency Based Education and Training

DIT Directorate of Industrial Training

LWA Learning-working Assignment

MC Modular Curriculum

MoES Ministry of Education and Sports

OP Occupational Profile

PEX Practical Exercise

PTI Performance (Practical) Test Item

PV Photovoltaic

TIB Test Item Bank

UVQ Uganda Vocational Qualification

UVQF Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework

WTI Written (Theory) Test Item



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Key definitions

Assessment Assessment is the means by which evidence is gathered and

judged to decide if an individual has met the stipulated

assessment standards or not. Testing is a form of formal

assessment.

Certification Certification is a formal procedure to issue a certificate

(qualification) to an individual that has demonstrated during

formal assessment that he/she is competent to perform the

tasks specified in the occupational profile.

Competence / CBET (Occupational) competence is understood as the ability to

perform tasks common to an occupation at an acceptable level.

Competence-based education and training means that

programmes:

1. have content directly related to work

2. focus is on ‘doing something well’

3. assessment is based upon industry work standards, and

4. curricula are developed in modular form

Duty A Duty describes a large area of work in performance terms.

A duty serves as a title for a cluster of related Tasks (see also:

TASK).

Learning-Working

Assignment (LWA)

LWA are simulated or real job situations / assignments that

are suitable for learning in a training environment (e.g. “small

projects”). In a working environment LWA are real work

situations/assignments.

Module Modules are part(s) of a whole curriculum. Modules can be

considered as “self-contained” partial qualifications which are

described by learning outcomes or competencies and which

can be assessed and certified individually.

Occupational Profile

(OP)

An Occupational Profile is an overview of the duties and tasks

a job incumbent is expected to perform competently in

employment.

Occupational Profiles developed by practitioners from the

world of work enhance the relevance of training and learning

to the requirements of the world of work.

Occupational Profiles which define WHAT a person is

supposed to do which become the reference points for

developing assessment standards and modular curricula.

Practical Exercise

(PEX)

PEXs are practical exercises that are suitable for learning in a

training environment.



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Task Job TASKS represent the smallest unit of job activities with a

meaningful outcome. Tasks result in a product, service, or

decision. They represent an assignable unit of work and have a

definite beginning and ending point. Tasks can be observed

and measured. (see also: Duty)



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Executive Summary

This revised version of Assessment and Training Package is a Competence-Based Education and

Training (CBET) tool and consists of three major parts:

0.1 PART I: The “Occupational Profile” (OP) of a SOLAR PV Electrician. This Occupational

Profile, which was developed by Solar PV Electricians practicing in work life, mirrors the duties

and tasks, Solar PV Electricians are expected to perform in the world of work.

0.2 PART II: “Training Modules” in the form of a guideline to train Solar PV Electricians both on

the job as well as in training centers (or combinations of both venues of learning). The Training

Modules herein have been developed basing on the Occupational Profile thereof and hence are

directly relevant for employment.

0.3 PART III: “Assessment Instruments” in the form of performance (practical) and written

(theory) test items that can and should be used to assess whether a person complies with the

requirements of employment as a Solar PV Electrician. These assessment instruments were

developed jointly by job practitioners and instructors1.

0.4 While the Occupational Profile (OP) contained in PART I of this document provides the

information WHAT a person is expected to do competently in work life, the test items -including

performance criteria- of PART III qualify the HOW and/or HOW WELL a person must do the

job.

0.5 The modular format of the curriculum (PART II) allows learners to acquire job specific skills

and knowledge (i.e. competencies) module by module. A single module can be accomplished

within a relatively short duration of time allowing learners to move directly into an entry level

job, go for further modules or advance to higher levels of training. Modular courses allow more

learners to access the training system because training centers as well as companies can

accommodate more students in a given period of time.

0.6 In addition to improved access, equity and relevance of BTVET, the UVQF will also enable

people who are convinced to have acquired competencies laid down in this ATP through prior

training and on-the-job experience to access assessment and certification directly; be it on the

basis of a single module, a group of modules or all modules pertaining to the occupation at once.

This achievement will facilitate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

0.7 The parts of this Assessment and Training Package were sequentially developed as follows:

(i) Part 1: Occupational Profile (Level `): November 2015

(ii) Part 2: Training Modules (Level 1) : March 2016

(iii) Part 3: Assessment instruments (initial bank): May 2016

This ATP (or parts of it) may be periodically revised to match the dynamic trends in the

occupation and hence issued in different versions.

1 In this document, only sample test items for assessing (practical) performance and occupational knowledge (theory) are

included. A larger selection of test items can be obtained from an electronic Test Item Bank at Directorate of Industrial

Training.



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1.0 ATP-PART I

Occupational Profile for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN

1.1 The OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE (OP) for “SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN” below defines the

Duties and Tasks a competent SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN is expected to perform in the world

of work (on the job) in Uganda today and East Africa region.

1.2 Since it reflects the skill requirements of work life, the Occupational Profile is the reference

document for the subsequent development of assessment instruments (test items) and training

modules, which are directly relevant to employment in Ugandan and East African businesses and

industries.

1.3 To ensure that OP is relevant for employment in Uganda, DIT used the method of

“occupational/job profiling.1

This approach involves the brainstorming of a panel of 8 to 12 competent job practitioners

guided by a trained and experienced facilitator. During a two-day workshop the panellists define

the duties and tasks performed in employment, as well as the prerequisite skills, knowledge,

attitudes, tools and equipment, and the future trends and concerns in the occupation/job. The

panellists, facilitators and co-ordinators who participated in developing this OP for SOALR PV

ELECTRICIAN are listed on the following page.

1 The DACUM-method was used. DACUM is an acronym for Develop a Curriculum.



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Job Expert Panel

Okumu Silver

Nakawa VTI

Sakwa Richard

Barefoot Power Uganda

Sammy Senyonga

Village Energy Ltd

Robert Bogere

New Sun Limited

Ngacila Steven

UltraTec (U) Ltd

George Mungati

GIZ

Masendi Patrick

CREEC

Bernard Mutebi CWM-Uganda

Mawejje Benon

Solar Energy For Africa

Anyango Esther

Nakawa VTI

Lule Francis Xavier

Small Solutions TC

Emmy Kimbowa

Energy Systems Ltd

Quality Checked by

Richard Ochwo

Directorate of Industrial Training

Facilitator

Hartmut Androsch

Advisor

Veit Goehringer

GIZ

Funded by HWK-TVET Partnership Project

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

Ministry of Education and Sports

Business, Technical ,Vocational

Education and Training (BTVET) Sub sector Reform

( Q u a l i f i c a t i o n L e v e l s 1 a n d 2 )

( R E V I S E D V E R S I O N , 2 0 1 5 )

Revised by: Directorate of Industrial Training and Nakawa

Vocational Training Institute

Date of workshop: 10th November 2015

Occupational Profile

For a

“SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN”



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DUTIES Tasks

A. PLAN WORK

A1 Develop business plan

A2 Prepare installation

budget

A3 Prepare work schedules

A4 Prepare user manuals A5 Prepare maintenance

schedule and log book

B. DESIGN

SOLAR-

ELECTRIC

SYSTEMS

B1 Conduct site survey B2 Determine energy

requirements

B3 Determine hardware

requirements

B4 Sketch the site

including dimensions

B5 Size solar system

components

B6 Select solar system

components

B7 Produce design

drawings

B8 Cost solar system B9 Prepare quotation with

Terms and Conditions

C. INSTAL SOLAR

SYSTEMS

C1 Fabricate component

structures

C2 Assemble solar

components

C3 Mount solar structures

and system components

C4 Interpret wiring

diagrams and component

manuals

C5 Wire PV system C6 Label solar PV devices

C7 Configure PV system C8 Test solar system C9 Prepare handover

document

C10 Administer first aid

C11 Clean work area C12 Apply protective gear

D. MAINTAIN

SOLAR

SYSTEMS

D1 Clean solar system

components

D2 Top-up battery water D3 Repair mechanical

structures (e.g. panel frame)

D4 Test PV system

performance

D5 Test functionality of individual solar system

components (e.g. charge controller, panels, inverter)

D6 Rectify faulty solar

components

D7 Dispose off waste

D8 Extinguish fire



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DUTIES Tasks

E. PERFORM

ADMINISTRATIVE

TASKS

E1 Participate in

workers recruitment

E2 Assign work E3 Participate in workers

appraisal

E4 Participate in

technical meetings

E5 Prepare payment

schedules

E6 Supervise solar works

E7 Conduct end-user

training

E8 Prepare technical

reports (e.g. job cards,

maintenance reports)

E9 Prepare financial reports

(e.g. invoices, payment

sheets)

E10 Procure solar

materials and equipment

E11 Provide customer

care services

E12 Market solar services

(i.e. installation,

maintenance)

Additional Information

Generic knowledge and skills

1. Analytical skills

2. Diagnostic skills

3. Machining skills

4. Communication skills

5. Knowledge of solar spare parts

6. Knowledge of solar and electrical

products

7. Knowledge of electrical principles of

operation

8.

9. Counseling and guidance skills

10. Knowledge of Interpersonal relations

11. Knowledge of business skills

12. Welding skills

13. Financial knowledge

Knowledge of safety, environmental and

health regulations

14. Knowledge of meteorological data

15. Knowledge of technical symbols

16. Soldering skills

Attitudes /Traits / Behaviour

1. Self-motivated

2. Trust worthy

3. Honest

4. Tolerant

5. Hard working

6. Team work

7. Disciplined

8. Good time management

9. Committed

10. Good listener

11. Flexible

12. Result oriented

13. Innovative and creative

14. Responsible

15. Patient

16. Polite

17. Social

18. Vigilant

19. Calm

20. Respectful

21. Confident

22. Logical

23. Trainable



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Tools, Materials and Equipment 1. Tape measure

2. Set of spanners

3. Set of screw drivers

4. Hack saw

5. Hammers

6. Side cutters

7. Wall punch

8. Welding machine

9. Soldering gun

10. Spirit level

11. Draw tape

12. Drilling machine

13. Clipping tool

14. Pair of pliers

15. Cable cutter

16. Ladders

17. Safety belt

18. Hydrometer

19. Phase tester

20. Anemometer

21. Blower

22. Battery tester

23. Jug and funnel

24. Solar panel

25. Regulator

26. Battery

27. Inverter

28. Cables

29. Wiring accessories

30. Mounting structures

31. Fire extinguishers

32. Hand grinder

33. Files

34. Vice

35. Silicon sealant

36. Water

Concerns

Unstructured solar training at

places of work

Few technically trained Solar

Technicians

Trends

Use of Pico products



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Qualification definitions

Qualification Level 1: A Solar PV Electrician with this qualification will be able to size, install,

troubleshoot and maintain a stand-alone home solar PV system limited to components PV modules,

charge controller, battery inverters, and batteries.

Qualification Level 2: A Solar PV Electrician with this qualification will be able to design, install,

troubleshoot and maintain a medium/large, decentralized off-grid solar PV systems and solar water

pumping systems.

Key qualification differentiator

Qualification Level Key Level Differentiator

Entry Level Pico-PV Products

Level 1 Stand-alone Solar Home Systems (off-grid)

Level 2 Medium/Large Solar PV Systems (off-grid)

Level 3 Solar hybrid Systems (on-grid)



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2.0 ATP-PART II

Training Modules for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN

2.1 A curriculum is a “guide / plan for teaching and learning” which provides a guide to teachers,

instructors and learners. In the envisaged system of competence-based or outcome-oriented

education and training (CBET), Curricula are no longer the benchmark against which

assessment is conducted. It is rather the Occupational Profile and the related Test Items that

provide the benchmark for assessment as well as for Curriculum development.

2.2 This modular format of the curriculum allows learners of SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN

OCCUPATION to acquire job specific skills and knowledge (i.e. competencies) module by

module. A single module can be accomplished within a relatively short duration of time

allowing learners to move directly into an entry level job, do further modules and advance to

higher levels of training. Modular courses allow more learners to access the training system

because training centers as well as companies can accommodate more students in a given

period of time.

2.3 The modules were developed jointly by both instructors from training centers and job

practitioners. They were developed using the Occupational Profile as a reference point.

2.4 The modules contain “Learning-Working Assignments” (LWAs) and related “Practical

Exercises” (PEXs) as key elements.

LWAs are simulated or real job situations / assignments that are suitable for learning in a

training environment (e.g. “small projects”). In a working environment, LWAs are real work

situations.

PEXs are therefore sub-sets of a LWA.

In principle, and following the philosophy of Competence-Based Education and Training

(CBET), the modules can be used as a guide for learning in a training center or at the work

place; or combinations of both.



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Training Modules

Qualification Level 1 Modules:

Summary of the Training modules (Qualification Level 1)

Code Training Modules

Average Training

Duration

Weeks

(Total)

Months

SPV1- 1.0 Basics of Solar PV Technology 2 0.5

SPV1- 2.0 Size Solar PV Systems 6 1.5

SPV1- 3.0 Fabricate Component Structures 2 0.5

SPV1- 4.0 Install and Test Stand-alone Solar Home System 8 2.0

SPV1- 5.0 Maintain a Stand-alone Solar Home System 2 0.5

SPV1- 6.0 Establish a Solar Enterprise (Business) - I 4 1.0

Summation 6 Training Modules 24 6



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Module title 1 Basics of Solar PV Technology

Qualification Level 1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to understand

basic concepts of electric circuits, solar radiation, how to measure

electric parameters, gather/interpret meteorogical data, and interpret

electrical line/circuit drawings in a safe way.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

1.1 Basic electricity

1.2 Draw and interpret electrical line/circuits

1.3 Concepts of solar radiations (airMass, shading, angle of radiation)

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

1.1 Basic electricity

1.1.1 Parallel and series connections

1.1.2 Measure current and voltage using a multi-meter

1.1.3 Calculate component/system voltage

1.1.4 Calculate component/system current

1.2 Draw and interpret electrical wire/circuits

1.2.1 Draw and interpret electrical symbols

1.2.2 Produce electrical line drawings

1.2.3 Safety of solar components

1.3 Concepts of solar radiations

1.3.1 Effects of airMass

1.3.2 Effects of shading

1.3.3 Angle of radiation

1.3.4 Gather/interpret meteorogical data

1.3.5 Observe personal/workplace safety

Occupational health

and safety

Precautions, rules and regulations on occupational health, safety and

environmental protection, included in the related knowledge listings as

well as in test items should be observed and demonstrated during

LWAs and PEXs.

Pre-requisite module

recommended

None

Pre-requisite skills/

knowledge Basic electricity: ac and dc, voltage, current, resistance, power,

energy, circuits, series / parallel connections, measuring

electrical quantities,

Safety rules and regulations while working with electrical

equipment

Electrical calculations

Taking measurements

Panel shading

meteorological data at site and consumer energy demand

Irradiation and peak sun hours in Uganda

Safety of solar system like use of fuses, switches, circuit

breakers including ratings

standardized electrical symbols including all solar system

components (indicate ratings and polarities of electrical



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connections)

hazards of electricity and first aid

Average duration of

learning

2 weeks (1/2 Month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and

material requirement

Multi-meter, drawing set, solar trainer

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 2 Size Solar PV System

Qualification Level 1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to gather all

relevant data and use it to determine the requirements for all system

components.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

2.1 Determine the consumer energy requirements

2.2 Gather data about installation site

2.3 Size the system components

2.4 Determine type, quantity and configuration of components

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)


2.1.1 Interview clients

2.1.2 Measure power ratings of different electrical appliances

2.1.3 Read rating labels of electrical devices

2.1.4 Calculate energy demand of electrical devices


2.2.1 Choose optimal mounting position and direction for solar

array

2.2.2 Choose best mounting position for other system components

2.2.3 Take measurements for cables and other system components

2.2.4 Compile a list of installation materials for the PV system

2.2.5 Draw a sketch of the site

2.3 Size the system components

2.3.1 Determine power rating of PV modules

2.3.2 Determine battery capacity

2.3.3 Determine charge controller rating

2.3.4 Determine inverter power rating

2.4 Determine type, quantity and configuration of components

2.4.1 Choose system voltage

2.4.2 Choose solar modules

2.4.3 Choose battery

2.4.4 Choose charge controller

2.4.5 Choose inverter

2.4.6 Determine necessary cable sizes

2.4.7 Determine specifications of accessories

2.4.8 Produce wiring diagram

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Basics of Solar PV Technology


knowledge Electrical calculations

Inquire about rating and operation hour of solar devices

According to content of modules specified above



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Taking measurements

determine possible shading

meteorological data at site and consumer energy demand

under consideration of consumer energy demand and desired

battery lifetime

under consideration of consumer power ratings

according to datasheet of available modules, decide necessary

quantity

according to datasheet of available batteries, decide necessary

quantity

Consideration of desired maximum voltage drop

Safety of solar system like use of fuses, switches, circuit

breakers including ratings

standardized electrical symbols including all solar system

components (indicate ratings and polarities of electrical

connections)

Applications of PV

Advantages and limitations of PV

PV system components and their characteristics : solar panel,

charge controller, battery, inverter

Site survey: measurements, directions, roof tilting, shading,

dusting, obstacles, possibilities for mounting of components

including sketch and data gathering

Consumer energy demand: power rating of different devices,

dc and ac, including power factor, runtime

System losses

Sizing of components

Reading of datasheets

Selection of right components and quantities

Sizing of cables , fuses, earthing and accessories

Technical drawing of solar system

Average duration of

learning

6 weeks (1.5 months)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


PV modules, solar batteries, charge controller, inverter, multi-meter,

cables

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 3 Fabricate of Component Structures

Qualification Level

1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to fabricate

component structures for solar modules, batteries, charge controller and

inverter

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

3.1 Design the solar module frame

3.2 Design a battery and inverter rack / box

3.3 Fabricate solar module mounting frame structure

3.4 Fabricate battery and inverter rack/box

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

3.1 Design the solar module frame

3.1.1 Determine specifications of solar module mounting structure

3.1.2 Make drawings of solar module mounting structure indicating

dimensions and drillings

3.2 Design a battery and inverter rack / box

3.2.1 Determine specifications of battery rack / box structure

3.2.2 Make drawings of battery rack / box structure indicating

dimensions

3.3 Fabricate solar module mounting frame structure

3.3.1 Select material

3.3.2 Dimension materials

3.3.3 Assemble solar module mounting structure according to

drawings

3.3.4 Coat solar structure

3.4 Fabricate battery and inverter rack/box

3.4.1 Select material

3.4.2 Dimension materials

3.4.3 Assemble battery rack / box structure according to drawings

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

None


knowledge Basic metal work

Basic wood work

Technical drawings

Technical mathematics

Health and safety for metal works and first aid

Safety rules in the workshop

Measurements of work pieces

cutting, drilling, basic welding of work pieces

Mounting techniques

Average duration of

learning

2 weeks (1/2 month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Mild steel hollow sections/angle bars, measuring tools, welding

machine and accessories, bolts/nails, timber, drilling machine, paint,

drilling/cutting machine



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Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 4 Install and Test a Stand-alone Solar Home System (done on a

board or wall)

Qualification Level

1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to prepare for

installation, fix mounting structures, lay and connect solar components

configure and test the installation.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

4.1 Prepare tools, equipment and components

4.2 Fix mounting structure and solar components

4.3 Lay cables and connect solar components

4.4 Configure and test the newly installed stand-alone home solar PV

system

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

4.1 Prepare tools, equipment and components 4.1.1 Prepare checklist

4.1.2 Check components and measuring devices for functionality

4.2 Fix mounting structure and components (done on a board or

wall)

4.2.1 Decide the position of the modules

4.2.2 Drill holes for the mounting structure

4.2.3 Fix mounting structure

4.2.4 Fix PV modules to the roof mounting structure

4.2.5 Fix PV modules to the pole mounting structure

4.2.6 Take site measurement according to the requirements of the

system components

4.2.7 Mark position of components at site

4.2.8 Drill holes according to the measure of components and

measurement according to site

4.2.9 Mount other components (inverter, charge controller, loads,

battery)

4.3 Lay cables and connect components (done on a board or wall)

4.3.1 Interpret wiring diagram and interpret installation manuals

of the system components

4.3.2 Cut the cables to length

4.3.3 Lay cables

4.3.4 Terminate cables

4.3.5 Connect all components

4.4 Configure and test the newly installed stand-alone home solar

PV system

4.4.1 Set-up components according to system operation conditions

4.4.2 Test solar modules

4.4.3 Test charge controller

4.4.4 Test battery state of charge

4.4.5 Test inverter

4.4.6 Record all test results and evaluate

4.4.7 Prepare user manual and orient client

4.4.8 Prepare hand-over document

Occupational health

and safety






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LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Size Solar PV System


knowledge Conduits or clip cables to surface

Measuring charging current and voltage levels

Work plan including manpower and list of tools and equipment

Interpreting components manuals

Choosing the right tools and listing

Different conductor termination techniques

Mounting of components and accessories

Different cable laying techniques

Connection of components in the right sequence

Configuration of components

Testing of components

Testing of components in right sequence and interpreting test

results

Prepare handover document by use of template

Average duration of

learning

8 weeks (2 months)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Measuring tools, PV modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries,

cables, DC and AC loads, wiring drawings

Additional reading

materials

Special notes

The trainee is supposed to be exposed to a roof and pole-mounting area



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Module title 5 Maintain a Stand-alone Solar PV System

Level

1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to conduct

identify system faults and rectify them.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

5.1 Identify faults on solar components

5.2 Perform preventive maintenance

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

5.1 Identify faults on solar components

5.1.1 Check / test PV module performance

5.1.2 Check / test the charge controller

5.1.3 Check / test the battery performance

5.1.4 Check / test the inverter performance

5.1.5 Check / test wiring / connections


5.2.1 Clean the system components

5.2.2 Check for shading, check battery electrolyte level and refill

if necessary

5.2.3 Check the electrical and mechanical strength of the

components, fastenings and cable wiring systems

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Install and Test a Stand-alone Solar Home System (done on a board or

wall)


knowledge according to the manufacturers recommendations by use of

manuals

according to the site conditions

indicating activities and schedule for all component

by measuring voltage in open circuit and short circuit under

consideration of weather condition

◦ by measuring f current and voltage levels.

by running all loads and measuring the voltage drop

PV system component maintenance

Average duration of

Learning

2 weeks (1/2 month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Multi-meter, inverter, char controller, battery, PV module, wires

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 6 Establish a Solar Enterprise (Business) - I

Qualification Level

1

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to develop

enterprise plans, financial documents, conduct operations, and

communicate effectively with others.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

6.1 Develop enterprise plans

6.2 Generate financial documents

6.3 Conduct market operations

6.4 Communicate with others

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)


6.1.1 Develop a business plan

6.1.2 Develop a marketing plan

6.1.3 Develop a procurement plan


6.2.1 Generate a budget

6.2.2 Generate source documents (invoices, vouchers, receipts,

petty cash, ledgers)


6.3.1 Market solar products/services

6.3.2 Advertise solar products/services

6.3.3 Observe good customer care practices


6.4.1 Write technical reports

6.4.2 Write business letters

6.4.3 Build rapport with clients/customers

6.4.4 Speak eloquently

6.4.5 Present self

6.4.6 Create work-friendly environment

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

None


knowledge Basic knowledge about business, marketing and procurement

plans

Types of budgets and the key components

Marketing principles

Advertising principles

Customer care

Business communication

Business principles

Types of technical and business reports

Price calculation for PV system

Prepare quotation by use of template



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Prepare end-user manual by use of template

Prepare invoice by use of template

Average duration of

learning

4 weeks (1 month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Computers, pens/pencils, calculator, printer, paper

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Qualification Level 2 Modules:

Summary of the Training modules (Qualification Level 2)

Code Training Modules

Average Training

Duration

Weeks

(Total)

Months

SPV2- 1.0 Design a Medium/Large Decentralized Off-grid Solar

PV System 8 2.0

SPV2- 2.0 Install and Test a Medium/Large Decentralized Off-

grid Solar PV System 10 2.5

SPV2- 3.0 Maintain a Medium/Large Decentralized Off-grid

Solar PV System 6 1.5

SPV2- 4.0 Design, Install and Maintain Solar Water Pumping

Systems 4 1.0

SPV2- 5.0 Establish a Solar Enterprise (Business) - II 4 1.0

Summation 5 Training Modules 32 8



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Module title 1 Design a Medium/Large, Decentralized Off-grid Solar PV System .

Qualification Level

2

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to gather all

relevant data and use it to determine the requirements for a

medium/large solar system.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)



1.3 Size the system components and equipment

1.4 Determine type, quantity and configuration of components and

equipment

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)


1.1.1 Interview clients

1.1.2 Measure power ratings of different electrical appliances

1.1.3 Read and record rating labels of electrical devices

1.1.4 Calculate energy demand of electrical devices

1.1.5 Determine load profile


1.2.1 Determine the optimal mounting position and direction for

solar array

1.2.2 Determine best mounting position for other system

components and equipment

1.2.3 Take measurements for cables and other system components

1.2.4 Compile a list of installation materials for the PV system

1.2.5 Draw a sketch of the site

1.3 Size the system components and equipment

1.3.1 Determine power rating of PV modules

1.3.2 Determine battery bank capacity

1.3.3 Determine inverter power rating

1.3.4 Determine generator power rating

1.3.5 Determine current rating for protective and control devices

1.4 Determine type, quantity and configuration of components and

equipment

1.4.1 Choose system voltage

1.4.2 Choose solar modules

1.4.3 Choose battery bank configuration

1.4.4 Choose inverter

1.4.5 Determine necessary cable sizes

1.4.6 Determine specifications of accessories

1.4.7 Produce wiring diagram

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Size solar systems



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knowledge Site survey: measurements, directions, roof tilting, shading,

dusting, obstacles, possibilities for mounting of components

including sketch and data gathering

Determine consumer energy demand: power rating of different

devices, dc and ac, including power factor, runtime

Electrical calculations

Inquire about rating and operation hour of devices

According to content of modules specified above

Taking measurements

determine possible shading

under consideration of consumer power ratings

according to datasheet of available modules, decide necessary

quantity

according to datasheet of available batteries, decide necessary

quantity

consideration of desired max. voltage drop

Load management system

Remote monitoring system

System losses

Sizing of PV system components

Reading of datasheets

Selection of right components and quantities

Sizing of cables , fuses, earthing, lightning protection and

accessories

Technical drawing of solar system

Irradiance

Irradiation and peak sun hours

Different types of radiation

Angle of incident and seasons

Instruments for measuring irradiation and irradiance

Soar irradiation in Uganda

Commercial applications of PV systems

Advantages and limitations of PV systems

PV system components and their characteristics : different

types of solar cells, solar panels, different types of charge

controllers, different battery technologies, different inverter

technologies and configurations

Solar array configurations

Earthing and lightning protection

Average duration of

learning

8 weeks (2 months)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Multi-meter

Additional reading

materials

The instructor is advised to make reference to relevant and applicable

reading materials that could be in form of textbooks, publications,

video clips/demonstrations, authenticated Internet sites, and any other.

Special notes



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Module title 2 Install and Test a Medium/Large, Decentralized Off-grid Solar PV

System

Qualification Level

2

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to install and

test medium/large PV systems

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)


2.2 Fix mounting structure and components

2.3 Lay cables and connect components

2.4 Configure and test the newly installed off- grid PV system

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)


2.1.1 Prepare checklist

2.1.2 Check components and measuring devices for functionality


2.2.1 Decide the position of the modules

2.2.2 Drill holes for the mounting structure


2.3.1 Fix PV modules to the roof mounting structure

2.3.2 Fix PV modules to the ground-mounting structure

2.3.3 Earth and bond solar installation

2.3.4 Install lightning protection

2.3.5 Take site measurement according to the requirements of the

system components

2.3.6 Mark position of components at site

2.3.7 Drill holes according to the measure of components and

measurement according to site

2.3.8 Mount other components (advanced inverters, loads, battery

banks)

2.4 Lay cables and connect components

2.4.1 Interpret wiring diagram and interpret installation manuals of

the system components

2.4.2 Cut the cables to length

2.4.3 Terminate cables

2.4.4 Interconnect PV modules array

2.4.5 Interconnect battery bank

2.4.6 Wire DC lighting circuits

2.4.7 Wire AC lighting and socket circuits

2.4.8 Mount switches/circuit breakers

2.4.9 Label system components

2.5 Configure and test the newly installed PV system

2.5.1 Set-up components according to system operation conditions

2.5.2 Test solar modules.

2.5.3 Test inverter

2.5.4 Test battery bank state of charge

2.5.5 Record all test results and evaluate

2.5.6 Prepare operator manual and train operator

2.5.7 Prepare installation report



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Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Design a Medium/Large, Decentralized Off-grid Solar PV System


knowledge Basic electricity and AC systems

Layout and specifications of a powerhouse

Connection to distribution network

System monitoring and management equipment

Label circuit breakers and changeover switches, etc.

Balancing of loads

Health and safety for metal works and first aid

Safety rules in the workshop

Measurements of electric parameters (Current and voltage

cutting, drilling, basic welding,

mounting techniques

Interpreting components manuals

Choosing the right tools and listing

Mounting of components and accessories

Different cable laying techniques

Connection of components in the right sequence

Configuration of components

Testing of components

Average duration of

learning


Minimum tools,

equipment and


PV modules, batteries, charge controller, inverters, drilling machine,

welding machine, bolts and nuts, multi-meter, switches/ sockets, circuit

breakers, bulbs (DC/AC), cable lags, mild steel hollow sections/angle

bars

Additional reading

materials

Special notes

The trainee is supposed to be exposed to a roof and ground-mounting

area



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Module title 3 Maintain a Medium/Large, Decentralized Off-grid Solar PV

System

Qualification Level

2

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to conduct

preventive maintenance, identify medium/large system faults and

rectify them.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

3.1 Prepare maintenance schedule according to PV systems

requirements and combine it in a system logbook

3.2 Perform preventive maintenance on a medium/large solar PV

system

3.3 Identify faults on medium/large solar PV system

3.4 Rectify Faults on medium/large solar PV system

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

3.1 Prepare maintenance schedule according to PV systems

requirements and combine it in a system logbook

3.1.1 List down solar system components including specifications

and installation date

3.1.2 Add performance indicators which can be observed by the

system owner to each component

3.1.3 Identify the components maintenance requirements

3.1.4 Prepare a maintenance schedule


6.5.1 Cleaning the system components

6.5.2 Check the mechanical strength of components and

connections

3.2.3 Check for shading, check battery electrolyte level and refill if

necessary

6.6 Identify faults on a medium/large solar PV system

6.6.1 Diagnose module performance

6.6.2 Diagnose the inverter

6.6.3 Diagnose the battery bank performance

6.6.4 Diagnose wiring / connections

6.7 Rectify faults on a medium/large solar PV system

6.7.1 Repair faulty components

6.7.2 Replace faulty components

6.7.3 Test the system functionality

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Install and Test a Medium/Large, Decentralized Off-grid Solar PV

System


knowledge ◦ according to the manufacturers recommendations by use of



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manuals

according to the site conditions

indicating activities and schedule for all component

by measuring voltage in open circuit and short circuit under

consideration of weather condition

◦ by measuring current and voltage levels.

by running all loads and measuring the voltage drop

Operator training

PV system component maintenance

Average duration of

learning


Minimum tools,

equipment and


Multi-meter, spanners, screw drivers, wires

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 4 Design, Install and Maintain Solar Water Pumping Systems

Qualification Level

2

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to design,

install, and maintain solar water pumping systems.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)

4.1 Design a solar water pumping system

4.2 Install a solar water pumping system

4.3 Maintain a solar water pumping system

Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)

4.1 Design a solar water pumping system

4.1.1 Determine the water and energy requirements

4.1.2 Size the system components and equipment

4.1.3 Determine type, quantity and configuration of components

and equipment

4.2 Install a solar water pumping system

4.2.1 Prepare tools, equipment and components

4.2.2 Mount solar water pump

4.2.3 Mount solar PV array

4.2.4 Lay cables and connect pipe network/ components

4.2.5 Configure and test the newly installed pumping system

4.3 Maintain a solar water pumping system

4.3.1 Perform preventive maintenance on solar water pumping

system

4.3.2 Identify faults on solar water pumping system

4.3.3 Rectify faults on solar water pumping system

4.3.4 Replace faulty components

4.3.5 Clean solar panels

4.3.6 Test pumping system

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

None


knowledge Basic plumbing

Solar water heating systems

Plumbing drawings and interpretation

Installation procedures

Effects of shading

Types of solar pumps and application

Sizing solar pumping system

Average duration of

learning

4 weeks (1 month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Water pump, water pipes, pipe wretch, PV modules, cables,

tapes/valves, screw drivers, spanners, multi-meter, mild steel pipes/

angle bars

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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Module title 5 Establish a Solar Enterprise (Business) – II

Qualification Level

2

Module purpose After completing this module, the trainee(s) will be able to develop

enterprise plans, financial documents, conduct operations, and

communicate effectively with others.

Learning-Working

Assignments (LWAs)





Related Practical

Exercises (PEXs)


5.1.1 Develop a business plan

5.1.2 Develop a recruitment plan

5.1.3 Develop a resource mobilization plan


5.2.1 Generate books of accounts (journals, cash books)

5.2.2 Generate accounting statements (income statements, balance

sheets)


5.3.1 Conduct market research

5.3.2 Brand solar products/services

5.3.3 Observe good customer care practices


4.1.1 Write a curriculum vitae

4.1.2 Write minutes of meetings

4.1.3 Build rapport with clients/customers

4.1.4 Create work-friendly environment

4.1.5 Generate diagnostic report, job cards

Occupational health

and safety




LWAs and PEXs.


recommended

Establish a Solar Enterprise (Business) - I


knowledge Basic knowledge about business, marketing and procurement

plans

Types of budgets and the key components

Marketing principles

Advertising principles

Customer care

Business communication

Business principles

Types of technical and business reports

Organizing meetings

Market research

Branding

Types of books of account

Accounting statements



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Average duration of

learning

4 week (1 month)

Minimum tools,

equipment and


Computers, pens/pencils, calculator, printer, paper

Additional reading

materials

Special notes



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3.0 ATP-PART III

Sample Assessment Instruments for SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN

3.1 Assessment of occupational competence is the procedure by which evidence is gathered and

judged to decide if an individual (candidate) has met the stipulated assessment standards or

not. In this ATP the standards to assess occupational competences are reflected in the form of

the Occupational Profile and related Test Items.

3.2 Assessment of occupational competence should comprise both practical (performance) testing

and written (theory/knowledge) testing.

3.3 Based on the Occupational Profile, a combined panel of job practitioners and Instructors

developed a substantial number of test items for assessing (practical) performance as well as

items for assessing occupational knowledge (theory) all stored in an electronic Test Item

Bank (TIB) at Directorate of Industrial Training.

3.4 Performance (Practical) Test Items (PTI) are closely related to typical work situations in

Ugandan business and manufacturing enterprises. They comprise a test assignment for

candidates and assessment criteria and/or scoring guides for assessors’ use.

3.5 Written Test items (WTI) for written testing of occupational theory, (knowledge) are

presented in different forms which include:

Short answer test items.

Multiple choice test items and,

Matching test items,

These WTIs herein focus on functional understanding as well as trouble-shooting typically

synonymous with the world of work.

3.6 Composition of assessment / test papers will always require good choices of different types of

WTI in order to ensure the assessment of relevant occupational knowledge required of

candidates to exhibit competence.

2.7 The test items contained in the Test Item Bank may be used for continuous / formative

assessment during the process of training as well as for summative assessment of candidates

who have acquired their competences non-formally/or informally.



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2.8 In this document, the following samples of test items for assessing both performance

(practical) and occupational knowledge (theory) of a SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN are

included:

No. Type of Test Item Number

included

1 Performance (Practical) Test Items 2

2. Written (Theory)- Short Answer 1

3. Written (Theory)- Multiple Choice- generic 3

4. Written (Theory)- Matching item- Generic 1



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B: Install solar system

B1. Fabricate

component structures

B2. Mount structures

and system

components

B3. Interpret wiring

diagram and

component manuals

B4. Wire solar system

B5. Label devices B6. Configure solar

system

B7. Test solar system B8. Prepare standard

operating procedures

manual

B9. Conduct end user

training

B10. Prepare handover

documents

DIT Test item Database

Performance test item no .1

Occupational title Solar PV Electrician

Competence level 1

Code no.

Test item Wire solar PV system

Date of OP review 14.03.2016

Related Duty Install Solar system

Required tools,

Materials and

Equipment

taperuler, hammer, spirit level, set of screwdrivers, side cutter,

cutter, crimping pliers 6mm², adjustable spanner 17mm,

woodscrews 20mm, 6m cable 2x1.5mm² + earth - rigid, 50 cable

clips, 2 circuitbreakers, 1.5m wire 6mm²- black - stranded, 1.5m

wire 6mm² - red - stranded, cable 2x4mm²- stranded, 2 cable lugs

6mm² according to battery terminal, automotive fuse holder, wire

connectors

Time allocation 3 hours

Preferred venue Workshop with plywood wall for mounting

Remarks for

candidates

Observe health and safety precautions

Remarks for

Institution

Provide materials, equipment and tools, manuals from components,

wiring diagram



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Centre name …………………………Date of assessment: …………………………

Candidates name ………………………………………………………………………

# Assessment

criteria

Scoring guide

Max. score Comments

Process Result

score score

1. Connect battery to

charge controller

Charge controller manual

studied prior to wiring

2

Right type of cable/wire

selected

2

Colour code observed 1

Wires stripped to length, by

use of the right stripping tool,

conductor not damaged,

(wires stripped to length

indicated in the charge

controller’s manual)

3 - 1: Right length

- 1: Right tool

- 1: Conductor

not damaged

Wires stripped to length

required by cable lug, by use

of the right stripping tool,

conductor not damaged

2

Cable lugs crimped firmly on

battery wires and battery fuse

holder wire

4

Wires connected with right

polarity to battery and fuse

holder

3

Tight connections achieved 2 1 point each

wire

2. Connect solar

panel to charge

controller


required by solar panel

terminal and charge controller

terminal by use of the right

stripping tool, conductor not

damaged

2

Wires connected with right

polarity at solar panel

terminal and charge controller

3

Tight connections achieved 2

3. Connect inverter

to battery


required by cable lug, by use



2

Wires connected with right 3



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polarity at battery terminal

and battery fuse


4. Connect inverter

to distributor

board, wire supply

side of circuit

breakers

AC cable clipped neatly, with

right angles, levels and clip

spacing from inverter to

distributor board

2


required by circuit breaker

terminal, neutral bus bar and

inverter ac terminal, by use of

the right stripping tool,


3

Wires connected under

observation of colour code to

neutral bus bar

2



first circuit breaker

2



ac terminal at inverter

2

Circuit breakers

interconnected by use of bus

bar

2


5. Connect socket to

distributor board

Cable clipped neatly, with


spacing from distributor

board to socket

1 2

wires stripped according to

length of circuit breaker

terminal, according to length

of neutral bus bar terminal

and socket terminals, by use



2

wires connected under

observation of colour code in

distributor board and socket

2


Socket closed firmly and in

accordance with mounting

box

2

6. Connect light

switch to

distributor board



spacing from distributor

board to lights switch

2



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required by circuit breaker

terminal, neutral bus bar and

lights witch terminals, by use



2

wires connected under


light switch and circuit

breaker

2


Distributor board cover

closed firmly and in

accordance with mounting

box

2

7. Connect lamp

holder to light

switch



spacing from light switch to

lamp holder

2


required by lamp holder

terminal and light switch

terminals, by use of the right

stripping tool, conductor not

damaged

2


observation of colour code in

light switch and lamp holder

2


Lamp holder cover closed

firmly and in accordance with

mounting base

2

Light switch closed firmly

and in accordance with

mounting box

2

8. Label devices Tape strips applied in line

with circuit breaker position

and according to available

space and cut in right angle

2

Tape inscribed with correct

name of powered

device/circuit

2

7. Cleaned workplace Tools organized 3

No dirt seen littered around 2

Total score 15 75



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C: Maintain solar system

C1. Prepare

maintenance schedule

and log book

C2. Clean system

components

C3. Top up battery

water

C4. Repair mechanical

structures

C5. Test for system

performance

C6.Test functionality

of each system

component e.g. charge

controller, panels,

inverter

C7. Rectify faulty

components

DIT Test item Database

Performance test item no .2

Occupational title Solar PV Electrician

Competence level 1

Code no.

Test item Test for system component performance

Date of OP review 14.03.2016

Related Duty Maintain solar system

Required tools,

Materials and

Equipment

Screw drivers,

Time allocation 2hrs

Preferred venue Workshop

Remarks for

candidates

Observe safety precautions

Remarks for

Institution

Provide materials, equipment and tools (measuring)



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Centre name …………………………Date of assessment: ………………………………

Candidates name ………………………………………………………………………

# Assessment

criteria

Scoring guide

Max. score Comments

Process Result

score score

1 Test

functionality of

PV solar

modules

PV module disconnected

from the charge controller

3

Appropriate screwdriver used 1

Set multi-meter to measure

DC voltage

3

Open circuit voltage tested

(more than 18V DC)

1


DC current

3

Short circuit current tested 1

PV module reconnected to the

charge controller

1

2 Test

functionality of

charge

controller

Disconnected one wire of the

PV module at charge

controller

1

Measured battery voltage 2

Reconnected one wire of the

PV module at charge

controller

1

Measured charging voltage 1

Charging voltage higher than

battery voltage

3

Measured load voltage while

load switched on

1

3 Test

functionality of

inverter

Measured DC input voltage 1


AC voltage

1

Measured AC output voltage 1

Cleaned

workplace

No dirt seen littered around 2

Tools organized 3

Total score 21 9



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Written Test Items

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION

Qualification level 1

Related Module: Size Solar PV System

Question 1 Calculate the total daily energy demand of:

light bulbs, 14W each, running 6hours per day

1 light bulb, 11W, running 12 hours per day

1 TV, 50W, running 4 hours per day

Workout

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

Key:

MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE QUESTION


Related Module: Size Solar PV System

Question 1 The term “Peak sun hours” is used for calculating:

A. Wattage

B. Voltage

C. Energy

D. Current

KEY: C

(3 x 14W x 6h) + (1 x 11W x 12h) + (1 x 50W x 4h) = 584Wh



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Related Module: Install and Test Stan-alone Solar Home System

Question 2 In order to supply a system voltage of 24V you connect:

A. Two 24V solar modules in series

B. Two 12V modules in series

C. Two 12V modules in parallel

D. Two 24V modules in parallel

KEY: C


Related Module: Size solar PV System

Question 3 Charge controllers are sized according to;

A. Solar module current

B. Battery capacity

C. Inverter current

D. Load current

KEY: A



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MATCHING TYPE QUESTION

Question 1 Match the following fault conditions of a solar system to the possible cause

Fault condition Possible cause

A. No ac output at inverter 1. Solar modules faulty

B. No battery charging at sunny weather 2. Energy consumption too high

C. Battery discharges very fast every night 3. Battery voltage too low

4. Battery current too low

5. Charge controller capacity too high

KEY

A 3

B 1

C 2



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Development panels:

The participating panels of Job Practitioners/ Instructors required at different stages were

constituted by members from the following organizations:

No. Name Institution/ organization

Profiling stage (10/11/2015)

1) Okumu Silver Nakawa VTI

2) Sakwa Richard Barefoot Power Uganda

3) Sammy Senyonga Village Energy Ltd

4) Robert Bogere New Sun Limited

5) Ngacila Steven UltraTec (U) Ltd

6) Munghati George. W GIZ

7) Masendi Patrick CREEC

8) Mutebi Bernard CWM- Uganda

9) Mawejje Benon Solar Energy For Africa

10) Anyango Esther Nakawa VTI

11) Lule Francis Small Solutions TC

12) Kimbowa Emmy Energy Systems Ltd

Training Modules Development stage (19 -20/05/2016)

13) Mawanda Achilles CWM/ St. Charles Lwanga Tech. Institute, Butende

14) Opio John Richard Nakawa VTI



17) Munghati George GIZ

18) Kimbowa Emmy Energy Systems Ltd

19) Bogere Robert New Sun Limited

20) Sakwa Richard Barefoot Power

21) Senyonga Samuel Village Energy

22) Ngaciki Steven UltreTec (U) Ltd

23) Kiganda Rogers Advanced Solar Power

24) Kivumbi Raymond Advanced Solar Power



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This Assessment and Training Package was compiled in July 2016 and may be periodically revised to

match the dynamic trends in the occupation and hence issued in different versions.

Test Item Development stage (14-15/03/2016)

25) Julius Magala Second Stream

26) Opio John Richard Nakawa VTI



29) Munghati George GIZ

30) Kalungi Ludovic Butende Technical Institute

31) Bogere Robert New Sun Limited

32) Sakwa Richard Barefoot Power

33) Senyonga Samuel Village Energy

34) Joel Essien Second Stream

Facilitator Team and coordinators

35) Hartmut Androsch GIZ

36) Dr. Veit Goehringer GIZ

37) Ochwo Richard DIT

38) Zupp Cornelia HWK-TVET Project

39) Kunya Joshua HWK-TVET Project

40) Ainembabazi Moreen HWK-TVET Project

41) Mubiru David Nakawa VTI

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