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National Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer

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SAQA ID120883
NQF Level4
Credits211
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

27 active accredited provider organisations

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 25–27 of 27 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

WCC Assessment

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP011224094539 | 07-QCTO/SDP301124121431

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 28, 2029

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College Vredenburg Campus

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Vredenburg · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC130925103707

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2030

QCTO Active

WestCoast TVET College - Vredenburg Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Vredenburg · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC070126100909 | 01-QCTO/SDP040324214238

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

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
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.