Short Courses & PV Green Card
Fast, focused courses that close a specific gap: the PV Green Card assessment, commercial design, EV charging and wind, mostly one to four days each.
PV Green Card · SAPVIA
Get officially qualified.
GC Solar Academy is a PV Green Card training provider. Our SAPVIA training centre in Midrand prepares installers for the national assessment. Certified installers can move straight into Academy Course 2, and Academy certification covers specialisations the Green Card does not.
- 01Classroom preparation
- 02Workplace evidence
- 03National assessment
- 04Certification: a QR-coded card on the national database
Short courses
Five courses, run through the year.
In personPV Green Card Preparation Course (SAPVIA)4 classroom days
Four days of theory and practical revision for the national PV Green Card assessment.
Enquire about this courseWhat it covers
- Day 1: PV principles, solar radiation and system sizing
- Day 2: Installation, mounting, DC/AC wiring and protection
- Day 3: Commissioning, fault finding and handover
- Day 4: Safety compliance, mock theory and practical assessments
Entry requirements
- Age 18+
- NQF 3 with Mathematics recommended
- Current or aspiring installers; site experience an advantage
- First Aid Level 1 and Fall Arrest an advantage (available as bolt-ons)
Outcome
Ready to sit the national assessment. Pass, and you are registered as a certified PV Green Card installer with a QR-coded certificate.
In person · CPD certificateCommercial PV Design Masterclass3 classroom days
Design and deliver C&I PV systems up to 1,000 kWp, with PV*SOL premium simulation training.
Enquire about this courseWhat it covers
- Day 1: Modules and mounting for systems over 50 kWp; generator integration
- Day 2: Electrical safety, protection devices, financial and technical planning
- Day 3: A 150 kWp rooftop design exercise; storage integration and commercial hybrid inverters
Entry requirements
- Experienced solar professionals
- Strong PV electrical knowledge
- PV design software experience an advantage
Outcome
A CPD certificate for experienced professionals.
OnlineSolar Basics (Online)1 day · 8 × 45-minute sessions
An introduction to how solar PV systems work.
Enquire about this courseWhat it covers
- Sessions 1–2: Introduction to solar PV
- Sessions 3–4: System components
- Sessions 5–6: Basic electricity
- Sessions 7–8: Safety awareness
Entry requirements
- Open to all
- No electrical qualification needed
Outcome
An awareness-level understanding of solar PV.
In person · CPD certificateEV Charging Infrastructure3 classroom days
AC destination chargers, DC fast charging, load management, and EV chargers integrated with solar and batteries: the fastest-growing add-on for installation businesses.
Enquire about this courseWhat it covers
- Day 1: The EV charging landscape and standards; AC charging (Modes 2 and 3), protection and earthing
- Day 2: DC fast charging infrastructure; dynamic load balancing
- Day 3: Solar-integrated charging, site assessment, commissioning and handover exercise
Entry requirements
- Age 18+
- Electrical or solar installation experience strongly recommended
- NQF 3 with Mathematics recommended
Outcome
You can site, install and commission AC and DC EV charging, including solar-integrated setups.
In personWind Energy Fundamentals2 classroom days
Small-scale and utility wind: resource assessment, turbine types, grid and hybrid integration, safety and maintenance.
Enquire about this courseWhat it covers
- Day 1: Wind resource and turbine technology; small wind versus utility scale
- Day 2: Wind–solar hybrid integration; operations, safety and maintenance
Entry requirements
- Age 18+
- NQF 3 with Mathematics recommended
- Renewable energy or technical background an advantage
Outcome
A foundation for operating wind assets. Articulates into the Wind Turbine Operator skills programme.
Hands-on, always
The same hardware you’ll fit on site.
Every in-person course runs on working inverters, batteries, chargers and modules from the brands we distribute.
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