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Solar Water Heater Installation Course

Course Overview:

This course introduces the learner to solar energy as a heating source for water. It equips the learner with the necessary skills to prepare and plan for the installation and maintenance of solar water heating systems, including installation of solar water heating components, pipes and fittings. The course is a practically orientated, NQF level 4 course that will enable plumbers and related role-players to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their services by being able to install and maintain solar water heating systems.

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Courses Outcomes:

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Understand solar energy as a source of heat.
Prepare and plan for the installation of solar water heating systems.
Install solar water heating components, pipes and fittings.
Maintain solar water heating components, pipes and fittings

Who should participate?

Plumbers and related role-players

Course outline:

Solar Energy as a source of Heat
Planning and preparation to install a solar water heating system
Installation of solar water heating components, pipes and fittings
Maintain solar water heating components, pipes and fittings

Is the course Certified?

The course is certified by MERSETA and DUT.

What are the requirements?

Learners should be interested in the plumbing trade, and have reasonable practical aptitude to be able to complete plumbing tasks such as pipe cutting and brazing, lifting of heavy objects, as well as a head for heights.