Higher Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF level 5 occupational qualification is focused on the service technician role for standalone solar photovoltaic systems, within the Electrical Infrastructure Construction subfield. It carries 133 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in technical service work involving standalone solar photovoltaic systems, particularly those considering an occupational pathway in electrical infrastructure construction, might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct relationship with the Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician career. It may support preparation for and consideration of this type of work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into the career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Servicing standalone solar photovoltaic systems
- Applying electrical infrastructure knowledge in a solar photovoltaic service context
- Technical problem-solving related to solar photovoltaic service work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician
- SAQA ID
- 120863
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 133
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Originator
- DQP MERSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2028-05-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification.
- Ask the provider to explain the admission requirements and confirm that you meet them.
- Check how learning and assessment are conducted, including any workplace-based or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 120863, NQF level and credit value with the provider before registration.
- Ask about the qualification’s registration period, noting the listed registration-end date of 30 May 2028, and verify whether enrolment is currently available.