National Skill Training Institute

During the one-year duration of Solar Technician (Electrical) trade a candidate is trained on professional Skill, professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and extracurricular activities to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:-

During the course the trainee learns about basic electrical laws and their application in different combinations of electrical circuit are practiced along with laws of magnetism. Performs testing by various Electrical Instruments like Wattmeter, Energy meter, etc. Performs basic Electric energy calculations and understand transmission and distribution of electrical power. The Trainee understands natural planetary movements and sunlight’s path. Measures intensity of solar radiation, analyzes shadow effect on incident solar radiation, plots curve of radiation measured and draws a solar map with respect to time for a location. The Trainee learns about characteristics of Photovoltaic cells and modules, Batteries, Charge Controllers and constructs small Solar DC appliances. The Trainee learns to arrange and test solar batteries and their correct disposal. Learns connections and testing of Solar Panel, Charge Controller, Battery Bank and Inverter. Learns types of Inverters used in the Solar system and their application according to the requirements of the project. Prepares bill of material for small, medium and mega solar projects. Plan and prepares reports on building integrated solar mount. Installation and commissioning of Solar PV plant and hybrid plants. The Trainee learns various tests pertaining to PV Modules and their installation as per IEC standards. Understands manufacturing process of solar panels, prepare and commission marketable solar products viz., solar water pump, solar street light, solar fertilizer sprayer etc. The Trainee learns about electrical maintenance of Inverters/Cables/Junction boxes, inspection of mounting structure of solar modules and replacement of defective fixtures.