HOW IS THE TRAINING DELIVERED?
- Practical assessment of the electrician’s level
- Technical workshops led by experts
- Individual exercises and teamwork
- Worksite and customer-intervention simulations
- Two weeks of professional immersion
- Final presentation of a solar solution by each learner
TECHNICAL MODULES
- Fundamentals of photovoltaic solar energy
- Identification of panels, batteries, charge controllers and inverters
- Assessment of customer energy needs
- Solar-system sizing
- Selection of equipment, cables and protection devices
- System installation and connection
- System testing and commissioning
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Solar-system diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Electrical safety and preparation for electrical authorisation
SOLAR LIGHTING KIT REPAIR
- Identification of solar-kit components
- Testing of panels, batteries, lamps and electronic boards
- Diagnosis of common faults
- Replacement of faulty components
- Repair of cables, connectors and switches
- Maintenance and recommissioning of kits
- Customer guidance on use and maintenance
DIGITAL SKILLS FOR SOLAR TECHNICIANS
- Professional use of smartphones and computers
- Basic sizing calculations using spreadsheets
- Preparation of quotations, invoices and intervention reports
- Organisation of customer records
- Online search for technical documentation
- Professional communication by email and WhatsApp
- Digital presentation of products and services
NEGOTIATION AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS
- Identify the customer’s real need
- Propose a solution adapted to the customer’s budget
- Prepare and present a professional quotation
- Explain equipment and labour costs
- Negotiate without undervaluing the work
- Define payment terms
- Handle objections and complaints
- Provide after-installation follow-up
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION
- Preparation of the technician’s CV
- Presentation of worksite experience
- Preparation for job interviews
- Search for jobs, assignments and contracts
- Organisation of a small solar-services business
- Cost calculation and pricing
- Relations with companies and suppliers
- Inclusion in the CECOSDA solar-technicians database
PROFESSIONAL IMMERSION
Each learner completes two weeks of professional immersion to apply acquired skills in a real working environment.
The immersion may include installations, maintenance, repairs, technical visits or supervised work with a technician or partner company.
The learner prepares a simple report on the work completed and skills developed.
FINAL SOLUTION PRESENTATION
At the end of the programme, each learner presents a solar solution addressing a real need.
The learner must assess the need, size the system, select the equipment, prepare the budget and explain the proposed installation.
This presentation assesses technical skills, professional communication and the ability to convince a customer or employer.
EXPECTED SKILLS
- Size a solar installation
- Install and connect equipment
- Diagnose and repair faults
- Repair solar lighting kits
- Work in compliance with safety rules
- Use digital tools for technical work
- Prepare professional quotations and reports
- Negotiate a service with a customer
- Present a complete solar solution
- Join a company or develop a business
ASSESSMENT
- Practical workshop assignments
- Sizing tests
- Installation and troubleshooting exercises
- Workplace-safety assessment
- Professional-immersion report
- Final solar-solution presentation
- Preparation for the Solar Technician CQP examination
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Qualification: MINEFOP Solar Technician CQP
- Training duration: 2 months
- Professional immersion: 2 weeks
- Format: Face-to-face
- Venue: CECOSDA NGO premises
- Approach: 100% practical workshops
- Subsidised fee: 100,000 FCFA
- Intake: Every Wednesday
SOLAR TECHNICIAN CQP FOR ELECTRICIANS
An intensive programme for field-trained or qualified electricians who want to add solar skills to their profession.
Subsidised fee: 100,000 FCFA
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