Official examination to become a SAPVIA-accredited PV GreenCard installer. The PV GreenCard Assessment can be likened to a solar industry trade test. We do NOT recommend that you register for this assessment in combination with your training UNLESS you already have a background in solar installation. We offer the PV Assessment on behalf of SAPVIA.
  • 12
    Jun
    2 days
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Mon 12 Jun 08:00 - Mon 12 Jun 15:00
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Tue 13 Jun 08:00 - Tue 13 Jun 13:00
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    Jun
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    Johannesburg - Wynberg
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Mon 26 Jun 08:00 - Mon 26 Jun 15:00
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Tue 27 Jun 08:00 - Tue 27 Jun 13:00
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  • 12
    Jul
    2 days
    Cape Town
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Wed 12 Jul 08:00 - Wed 12 Jul 15:00
    Cape Town
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Thu 13 Jul 08:00 - Thu 13 Jul 13:00
    Cape Town
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    Jul
    2 days
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Wed 19 Jul 08:00 - Wed 19 Jul 15:00
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Thu 20 Jul 08:00 - Thu 20 Jul 13:00
    Johannesburg - Wynberg
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  • 26
    Jul
    2 days
    KZN
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Wed 26 Jul 08:00 - Wed 26 Jul 15:00
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    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Thu 27 Jul 08:00 - Thu 27 Jul 13:00
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    Aug
    2 days
    KZN
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Thu 10 Aug 08:00 - Thu 10 Aug 15:00
    KZN
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Fri 11 Aug 08:00 - Fri 11 Aug 13:00
    KZN
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    Aug
    2 days
    KZN
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    Theoretical Assessment Day (8am to 3pm)
    Tue 22 Aug 08:00 - Tue 22 Aug 15:00
    KZN
    Practical Assessment Day (8am to 1pm)
    Wed 23 Aug 08:00 - Wed 23 Aug 13:00
    KZN
    • R5,900.00 excl. VAT

Description

GREEN operates 3 SAPVIA endorsed PV Assessment Center in Ballito, Cape Town and  Johannesburg.

The skills assessment allows participants to test their theoretical and practical capability of installing PV rooftop systems.

Installers who successfully pass the assessment will receive a Certificate from SAPVIA and will qualify to register their company on the SAPVIA directory of Verified PV GreenCard Installation Companies.

Requirements to register on the SAPVIA PV GreenCard website are as follows:

  • Be a qualified and trade-tested DOL registered electrician and hold a wireman‘s license OR
  • Be a qualified PV Installer employed with a rooftop Solar PV installing company

For more information please see www.pvgreencard.co.za or click here.

The PV Assessment is for PV professionals. The ideal preparation for the  assessment is participation in the SuperSolarSchool, the SAPVIA endorsed 5-day preparation course.

 

PV Assessment Agenda

The PV assessment lasts 2 days, one day theoretical assessment and one day practical assessment.

The structure of the assessment is as follows:

Theoretical Assessment day (8am to 3 pm)

  • Introduction & Explanation of Assessment Process
  • Theoretical Assessment (exam in the classroom)
  • Familiarization workshop and induction (only installers)
  • Grouping of the participants for the practical assessment

Practical Assessment day (8am to 1pm)

  • Random selection of installation teams of 3 installers.
  • Practical examination on installation and wiring of a 6-module grid-tied PV system on assessment roofs
  • Overall Feedback session

Scoring

  • Theoretical Assessment – Pass rate 80%
  • Practical Assessment – Pass rate 80%
  • Overall Scoring – Pass rate 80 %, whereby the scoring of the theoretical assessment is weighted 42% and practical 58%

Furthermore, it is recommended that installers familiarise themselves with the SAPVIA Solar PV Installation Guidelines. This document in conjunction with all relevant national electrical codes, building codes and regulations shall be the basis for PV installations in the country.