National Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This National Occupational Certificate is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification focused on installing standalone solar photovoltaic systems. It sits within Electrical Infrastructure Construction and carries 211 credits.
What this qualification may cover
- Installation of standalone solar photovoltaic systems
- Occupational preparation related to solar photovoltaic installation within electrical infrastructure construction
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in practical work involving standalone solar photovoltaic systems and electrical infrastructure construction might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm the qualification’s admission and selection requirements with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression toward work as a Solar Installer or Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician, based on the related career pathways identified for it. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Solar photovoltaic installation skills
- Practical electrical infrastructure construction skills
- Solar system service and technician-related skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer
- Quality Partner
- merSETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 211
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 27 matching provider organisations.
Africa Skills Village (Training and Management Services) (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 29, 2029
Denel Technical Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Ditiropele Development and Maintenance Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
EASTC Technocentric Varsity
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030
Ehlanzeni TVET College – Nelspruit Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
EKURHULENI WEST TVET COLLEGE - Tembisa Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Goldfields TVET College – Tosa campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 27, 2029
HT Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Industries Education and Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Med-Tech Engineers
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
MSC Artisan Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer
- SAQA ID
- 120883
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 211
- 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 registration status before enrolling.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer this qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and any conditions that apply to enrolment.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical experience is required.
- Confirm that the qualification information, NQF level, credit value and registration details match the official records.