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Photovoltaic Pump System Service Maintenance Inspection Training

SAQA US 113864 | NQF 2 | Credits 2 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips participants with the skills to conduct service, maintenance, and inspection of photovoltaic (PV) pump systems. It covers system components, fault-finding, safety procedures, and performance verification to ensure reliable operation in off-grid and grid-tied installations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of PV pump system components and their functions.
  • Apply safety procedures and risk assessments during maintenance and inspection activities.
  • Analyze system performance data to identify faults and inefficiencies.
  • Evaluate the condition of system components and recommend corrective actions.
  • Perform routine service and maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications.

Target Audience

Technicians, electricians, and solar installers responsible for the ongoing service and maintenance of PV pump systems. Also suitable for technical supervisors seeking to enhance their inspection and troubleshooting capabilities.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of PV Pump System Service and Maintenance

Objectives:
• Understand the components and operation of photovoltaic pump systems
• Identify common faults and maintenance requirements
• Apply safety procedures for PV system inspection and servicing
• Perform visual and electrical checks on system components
• Document inspection findings and recommend corrective actions

Topics:
• Overview of PV pump system components: solar panels, controller, pump, motor, piping
• System operation and energy flow
• Safety precautions: electrical safety, working at heights, lockout/tagout
• Visual inspection techniques: panel condition, wiring, mounting structure
• Electrical testing: voltage, current, continuity, insulation resistance
• Common faults: shading, soiling, loose connections, pump cavitation
• Maintenance schedules and record-keeping
• Troubleshooting methodology

Practicals

3 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Learners will perform hands-on inspection and testing of a PV pump system. Practical sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop competency in identifying faults and performing routine maintenance.

Practical Activities
  • Visual and Electrical Inspection — Learners conduct a visual inspection of solar panels, wiring, and mounting structure, then perform electrical tests using a multimeter and insulation tester. (1h)
  • Pump System Troubleshooting and Maintenance — Learners simulate common faults (e.g., low output, pump not running) and apply troubleshooting steps, then perform basic maintenance tasks like cleaning panels and tightening connections. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

Upcoming Training Sessions
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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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