GREEN SKILLS
Annex II
EDUCATIONAL GUIDES
Training profile for Green Specialities
Technician for Installation and
Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Source: EOC
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GREEN SKILLS
JOB TITLE
COUNTRY
COURSE LEADER
PROFILE
RECOMMENDED
TARGET GROUP
Technician for installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) systems
Cyprus
University of Cyprus, PV Technology Laboratory
This course is ideal for qualified electricians who intend to operate
professionally in the field of PV, weatherization technicians and anyone
looking for a career in PV system installation and maintenance and use the
acquired skills to attract new clients, build trust and lay a foundation for
future retrofit work.
Electrician, Students of Electrical Engineering.
ENTRY
QUALIFICATIONS
OBJECTIVE(S)
The objective is developing the following skills:
 Basic principles of installing quality PV systems
 Installation of both grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems (as
well as systems that utilise storage) according to the appropriate
standards and correct methodologies based on electrical guidelines
and regulations
 Conduct on-site surveys and resource assessments for PV
installations
 Perform PV system maintenance practices according to quality
procedures
 Demonstrate ability to perform PV system inspections and conduct
performance assessments for grid-connected PV systems according
to international standards (EN 62446)
CONTENTS
EXPECTED
OUTCOME
 Basics of PV technology
 PV system types and components
 Site assessment practises using site-survey equipment
 Risk assessment analysis
 Case studies of PV systems
 Design of grid-connected PV system
 PV system installation (grid-connected, stand-alone and storage)
 System commissioning basics
 Maintaining and troubleshooting PV systems
 PV failure characterisation and performance issues
 PV system inspections and documentation according to EN 62446
Participants are expected to learn basics on the installation and
maintenance of both grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems (as well
as systems that utilise storage) according to the appropriate standards and
correct methodologies based on electrical guidelines and regulations.
The course will help to:
 ensure competence and improve proficiency in the field of PV
installations
 raise standards and promote confidence of installing and
maintaining quality PV systems
 increase confidence that the appropriate level of quality and
performance is met and maintained for new PV systems
 enhance the marketability and business growth of the trainees
Project number V/P 2013/010/020
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GREEN SKILLS

TRAINING
METHODS
(RECOMENDED)
facilitate quality assurance for the trainees in the field of PV
installations
The course programme is a mix of theoretical background and practical
application:
 Presentations and lectures
 Demonstration of case studies and good practices
 Practical exercises using design software (PV Sol and PVSyst)
 Practical exercises using outdoor performance assessment
equipment and maintenance tools
 Practical exercises on the installation of PV systems
Due to the hands-on nature of the PV system installation and maintenance
course, training requires in-person interaction. Trainees will spend time
installing a free standing grid connected PV system, a stand-alone system
and follow step by step on-site survey, system installation, commissioning,
maintenance procedures and performance quality assurance assessments.
Live-in-person classroom instruction with live hands-on field training.
REQUIRED
READING
SUGGESTED
READING
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
PREPARATION
TRAINER(S)/
LECTURER(S)
PROFILES
Throughout the course participants are encouraged to ask questions and to
discuss their experiences or plans.
In order to facilitate understanding, participants are prompted to provide
input during the presentations.
Participants are given all of the course material: presentations, guides,
exercises and exercise answers, files (so that the course software can be
used after the course, background files etc.).
Participants are expected to familiarise themselves with material sent out
prior to the start of the course.
A list of suggested reading will be communicated before the training about:
PV technology, system installation principles, legislation, maintenance
practices and performance assessment guidelines.
Personal computer in order to install the software required.
See ‘Required reading’.
Participants are required to write a short summary of their own activity as
well as that of the organisation regarding practises, problems and
experiences in the subject.
Electrical Engineer.
The trainers will provide a short CV.
Experience in the field of PV installation and maintenance of 5 years
(minimum).
Project number V/P 2013/010/020
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