JOB SPECIFICATION AND SKILL TEST

JOB TITTLE : Solar Electric Technician, L-1 SECTOR : Renewable Energy Engineering SUB-SECTOR : Solar Photovoltaic(PV)

COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

NATIONAL SKILL TESTING BOARD

Madhyapur Thimi-17, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur July 2009(2065/066)

The National Skill Standard and Test was developed by :

1. Prof. Jagan Nath Shrestha 2. Mr. Harihar Thapaliya 3. Mr. Rajendra Bdr. Adhikari 4. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sharma 5. Mr. Jeeban Raj Goff 6. Mr. Bimal Ghimire 7. Mr. Pradeep Pant 8. Mr. Nabin Bhujel 9. Mr. Lekh Ratna Shakya 10. Mr. Shreedhar Mohan Ranjit Coordinator Member Member Member Member Member Guest expert Guest expert Guest expert Member- Secretary Professor, IOE, Electronic Dept. Director, Skill Testing Division, CTEVT. Chairman, Centre for Renewable Energy . Prof., IOE Electronic Dept. Managing Director, Lotus energy. Project Manager, Lotus Energy. Electrical Engineer Lotus Energy (P.) Ltd. Sales and Systems Engineer, Lotus Energy. Principal , Balaju Technical Training Centre Dy. Director, Skill Testing Division, CTEVT

Approved by the Tripartite National Skill Testing Board July 1998 (2054/055)

The National Skill Standard and Test was revised by :

1. Prof. Dr. Jagan Nath Shrestha 2. Mr. Chandra Bhakta Nakarmi 3. Mr. Hansa Raj Pandey 4. Mr. Gyan Ratna Shakya 5. Mr. Deepak Lal Shestha 6. Mr. Shree Krishna Maharjan 7. Mr. Rudra Mani Pokharel 8. Ms. Resha Piya 9. Mr. Santosh Kumar Mahaseth 10. Mr. Gunananda Jha 11. Mr. Suresh Bhaila 12. Mr. Daya Ram Acharya Coordinator Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Secretary Director, Center for Energy Studies, IOE, Pulchowk, Lalitpur . Director, National Skill Testing Board, CTEVT, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Dy-Director, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Sinamangal, Kathmandu. Instructor, Electronics & Computer Dept.,IOE, Pulchowk, Lalitpur Instructor, Electronics & Computer Dept., IOE, Pulchowk, Lalitpur. Technical Manager, Renewable Energy Test Station, NAST, Khumaltar. Program Officer, SEMAN, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. Program Officer, AEPC/ESAP, Khumaltar, Lalitpur. Skill Testing Assistant, National Skill Testing Board, CTEVT, Sanothimi. Skill Testing Officer, National Skill Testing Board, CTEVT, Sanothimi. Sr. Skill Testing Officer, National Skill Testing Board, CTEVT, Sanothimi. Sr. Skill Testing Officer, National Skill Testing Board, CTEVT, Sanothimi.

Approved by the Tripartite National Skill Testing Board. July 2009 (2065/066)
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TASK SPECIFICATION
1. JOB TITTLE LEVEL : Solar Electric Technician : 1 (One)

2. JOB DESCRIPTION : The Solar Electric Technician installs, tests and services the stand alone PV solar home system (SHS). 3. LIST OF TASK : L-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Mounting and installing of solar PV module/panel. Installing the charge controller. Installing the battery. Wiring for Solar Home System. Interconnecting the system. Testing of the installed system.

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QUALIFYING NOTES (ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, etc.):PHICYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : a) Physically able to do the above mentioned job. b) Should not be color blind. ENTRY REQUIRENMENTS : 1. Literate. 2. Training in the relevant field, minimum of one year work experience in the related field, or. 3. One month (160 hours) Training in the relevant field or 4. Any other requirements set by NSTB.

TASK SPECIFICATION
5 6 TASK ELEMENTS: TASK NO :1 : Mounting & Installing of solar PV module/panel
JOB TITTLE: Solar Electric Technician L-1

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. 1.8. 1.9.

Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Lists & collects the required materials, tools & instruments. Tests the Solar PV Module/Panel. Locates the position for mounting the pole on the building. Installs the pole firmly and the securely. Installs solar PV module on the support structure/frame. Connects UV (Ultra Violet) protected correct size cables. Fixes support structure (frame) on the wooden/metallic pole. Lays the UV protected correct size cables from Solar PV module/panel to the charge controller.

TASK SPECIFICATION
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TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Materials : Solar PV module/panel, connecting cables (UV Protective), support structure, wooden/ metallic pole, cable clips, clamp with set of nuts and bolts, cable shoe. Tools : Standard electrician tool kit, monkey pliers, slide wrench, plumb bob, hammer. Instrument : Multimeter, DC Clamp meter, Magnetic compass, Angle meter/Set Square, measuring tape with mercury level.

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TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Verbal and/or written instructions received. Required materials, tools & instruments listed & collected. Solar PV module/panel tested for physical damage and open circuit voltage & short circuit current measured. Position for mounting pole located on the building. a) Maximum solar radiation. b) Maximum duration of solar radiation. c ) Non-shaded position. d) Accessible for cleaning & maintenance. e) Shortest distance from charge controller. The mounting pole installed firmly and the securely. Solar PV module installed on the support structure/frame firmly & securely. UV protected cables connected to the positive & negative terminals of the Solar PV module/panels junction Box. Support structure (frame) fixed on the wooden/metallic pole firmly & securely. The cables laid between Solar PV module and the charge controller.

1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9

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10 T.E. NO. 1.1 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION GRAPHIC INFORMATION
Understands and follows the drawing and sketches

SAFETY & HYGINE

1.2 1.3

1.4

1.5 1.6 1.7

1.8 1.9

Knows the importance of solar modules in solar electricity generation and its cost. Knows the importance of cleanness of solar PV module/panel. Knows the importance of using specified tools in mounting and erecting PV modules/panels. Knows the importance of testing the voltage of the module before mounting and erecting on the pole. (a) How to open the junction box at the back of the PV modules/panels. (b) The way of identifying the + ve and - ve terminals of the PV module/ panel and connecting the testing probes of the multimeter to the terminals. (c) Checks the bypass diode. (if any) Knows the importance of facing and inclination of the PV module/panel and the use of mercury level and magnetic compass to make sure that the PV module/panel faces South at an inclination of 30 degree. Knows the technique of installing the pole and the use of Plumb bob to make sure that the pole is vertically erected securely. Knows the technique and procedures of assembling the support structure and mounting the PV module/panel on the structure. Knows the way to connect UV protected cables to the terminals of Solar PV panel/module. Knows the connection (Series & Parallel) of Solar PV module/panel assembly. Knows the importance of correct diameter of wooden/metallic pole mounting methodology of PV module/panel on the pole. (a) Knows the importance of wiring from the PV module to the charge controller in correct manner. (b) Identifies the type of PV module/panel

Reads & understands specification (Capacity, Manufacturers name & Model) labeled on the Solar PV module

There should not be any tree or other barriers casting shadow on the PV module/panel.

Calculates the performance of series & parallel connection.

Understands & follows the drawing of series & parallel connection. Follow safety rules & regulations.

TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

11 TASK TITTLE : Mounting & Installing of solar PV module/panel TASK NO : 1 LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME : 12 TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the candidate ? 1.1 Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 1.2 List & collect required materials, tools & instruments. 1.3 Test solar PV module/panel and measure open circuit voltage & short circuit current. 1.4 Locate the position for mounting pole on the building. a) Maximum solar radiation. b) Maximum duration of solar radiation. c ) Non-shaded position. d) Accessible for cleaning & maintenance. e) Shortest distance from charge controller. 1.5 Install the pole firmly & vertically (5 mm). 1.6 Install/fix solar PV module/panel on support structure/frame using clamps. 1.7 Connect UV protected correct size cables to the +ve and ve terminals of PV module/panel. 1.8 Fix support structure on the pole. 1.9 Connect the cables from solar PV module/panel to the charge controller. STANDARD MET STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

TASK SPECIFICATION
5 TASK NO :2 : Installing the Charge Controller.
JOB TITTLE: Solar Electric Technician. L-1

TASK ELEMENTS

2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6.

Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Collects materials, tools and measuring instruments. Selects the charge controller. Identifies the location. Marks the position. Fixes charge controller on the wall.

TASK SPECIFICATION
7 TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Materials : Connectors, charge controller, screws, clips, pencil or marker. Tools : Wire- stripper, crimping tools, screwdriver sets, pliers, chisel and hand drill/hammer. Instrument : Multimeter, measuring tape with mercury level.

8. TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Verbal and/or written instructions received and understood. Required materials, tools and measuring instruments collected. Charge controller selected according to the load and PV module/government system sizing guideline. Location identified out of reach of children, away from fire, smoke, direct sun light, rain, moisture and shortest distance from solar PV module/panel, junction box and battery. Holes on the wall position marked. Charge controller fixed on the wall. a) Holes drilled securely. b) Grips inserted into the holes and flushed to surface. c) Screws inserted though the charge controller, adjusted and safely screwed on to the wall.

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9 TASK NO. 2

10 T.E. NO. 2.1 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Knows the basic operation and function of the charge controller.

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION GRAPHIC INFORMATION Reads & understands specification (Types, capacity, Manufacturers name & Model) labeled on the charge controller. Follows the installation manual correctly. SAFETY & HYGINE

2.2

Knows the correct use of tools & measuring instruments.

2.3

Know the selection of charge controller according to the load and solar PV module/panel and government system sizing guideline. Knows the correct location of the charge controller. Knows the marking technique Understands & marks the position of charge controller. Hazards involved in installing charge controller.

2.4

2.5

2.6

Knows the way of fixing the charge controller on the wall securely and safely.

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TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

11 TASK TITTLE : Installing the Charge controller. TASK NO : 2 LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME : 12 TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the Candidate ? 2.1 Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 2.2 Collect materials, tools and measuring instruments. 2.3 Select the charge controller. 2.4 Identify the location. 2.5 Mark the position. 2.6 Fix the charge controller on the wall: a) Drill hole securely. b) Insert grips into the holes and flush to surface. c) Insert screw though the charge controller, adjust, screw safely on to the wall. STANDARD MET STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

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TASK SPECIFICATION
5 TASK NO
:3 : Installing JOB TITTLE :Solar Electric Technician, L-1

the battery

TASK ELEMENTS:

3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6.

Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Collects materials, tools and measuring instruments. Selects battery. Checks physical conditions of battery. Measures specific gravity of electrolyte and voltage of battery. Places the battery at identified position.

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TASK SPECIFICATION
7 TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Materials : Battery, cables as specified, nuts and bolts, cable shoe, petroleum jelly/grease, distilled water, sulphuric acid.. Tools : Wire cutter, pliers, screwdriver set, crimping tools, electrician's tools set, funnel. Instruments : Multimeter and hydrometer. 8. TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Verbal and/or written instructions received and understood. Required materials, tools and measuring instruments collected. Battery selected according to the load and PV module/government system sizing guideline. The physical conditions of the battery checked such as cracks and shape distorted. The following parameters of the battery checked before installation. a) b) 3.6 Battery voltage. Specific gravity of electrolyte and level (For flooded lead acid battery).

The battery placed at identified position.

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9 TASK NO. 3.

10 T.E. NO. 3.1 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Knows the basic function of the battery of the solar home system.

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION GRAPHIC INFORMATION Reads & understands specification (Types, capacity, Manufacturers name & Model) labeled on the battery. SAFETY & HYGINE Environmental hazards of lead and electrolyte.

3.2 3.3 3.4

Knows the use of multimeter & hydrometer. Knows the battery types and government system sizing guideline. Knows the importance of identifying terminals and physical condition of the battery especially whether there is leakage of electrolyte. Knows the measuring the voltage of the battery, electrolyte level and specific gravity of electrolyte. Knows the position of battery placement.

3.5

Follows the safety precaution so as to avoid life hazards of short circuit and acid.

3.6

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TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

11 TASK TITTLE : Installing the battery. TASK NO : 3 LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME : 12 TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the Candidate ? 3.1 Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 3.2 Collect materials, tools and measuring instrument 3.3 Select the battery. 3.4 Check the physical condition of the battery and voltage of the battery. 3.5 Measure (a) battery voltage (b)specific gravity of electrolyte . 3.6 Place battery at correct position . STANDARD MET STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

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TASK SPECIFICATION
5 TASK NO
:.4 : Wiring JOB TITTLE : Solar Electric Technician, L-1

for Solar Home System.

TASK ELEMENTS: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. 4.10. 4.11. 4.12. Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Collects materials, tools and measuring instruments. Marks the cable routes according to the sketch. Mounts junction box at shortest distance between the charge controller and load of the building. Selects cables for charge controller to junction box Lays cable from junction box to charge controller. Marks the location of lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. Selects cables for junction box to lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. Lays the cables from junction box to the concerned lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. Fixes lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. Fixes the cables on the wall as required. Performs the final connections from junction box to switches , lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter.

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TASK SPECIFICATION
7 TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Materials : Wiring clips, nails, grips, conduit pipe/PVC listi, elbow, T-jointer, cables of required size and length, different lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches, gang box, plastic/wooden box, charge controller. Tools : Standard electrician tool set, wire stripper, crimping tools, hammer, screwdriver, hacksaw blade, knife, chisel, drift, measuring tape with level, marker or pencil.. Instruments: Multimeter, hand drill machine. 8. TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 Verbal and/or written instructions received. Required materials, tools and measuring instruments collected. Cable routes according to the sketch marked. Junction box at shortest distance between the charge controller and load of the building mounted. Cables from charge controller to junction box selected according to the load and PV module/system sizing guideline provided. Cable from junction box to charge controller laid. The location of lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches are marked. Cables for junction box to lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches according to the load and government system sizing guideline are selected. Cables from junction box to the concerned lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches laid. Lamps (CFL,TL,white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches fixed. The cables on the wall as required fixed. Final wiring between junction box, switches, lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter connected.

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9 TASK NO. 4.

10 T.E. NO. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION GRAPHIC INFORMATION SAFETY & HYGINE

4.1

Knows the way of marking the cable routes according to the sketch.

Understands and follows the drawings and sketches. Follows the installation instruction manual. Length of the cable should be as short as possible.

4.2 4.3

Knows the importance of junction box and place to fix it. Knows the importance of cable sizes & it's length.

4.4 4.5 4.6

Knows the system sizing guideline provided & standard wire gauge. Knows the wiring technique and way of installing the switches and lamps. Knows the way of performing final connections of switches, lamps and junction box.

Follows the wiring instruction. Avoids wrong wiring and fire hazards.

4.7 4.8

Knows the polarities of components with respective colors. Knowledge of selecting correct output voltage of DC to DC converter.

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TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

11 TASK TITTLE : Wiring for Solar Home System. TASK NO : 4 LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME : 12 TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the candidate ? 4.1 Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 4.2 Collect required materials, tools and measuring instruments. 4.3 Mark the cable router. 4.4 Mount junction box. 4.5 Select cables for charge controller to junction box 4.6 Lay cable from junction box to charge controller. 4.7 Mark the location of lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. 4.8 Select cables for junction box to lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. 4.9 Lay the cables from junction box to the concerned lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. 4.10 Fix lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. 4.11 Fix the cables on the wall as required. 4.12 Connect junction box with lamps (CFL,TL, white LED), power socket & DC to DC converter & switches. STANDARD MET STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

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TASK SPECIFICATION
5 TASK NO
:.5 : Interconnecting JOB TITTLE : Solar Electric Technician, L-1

the system

TASK ELEMENTS:

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7

Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Collects materials, tools and measuring instruments. Connects the battery cables to the battery terminals of the charge controller. Connects the battery cables from the charge controller to the respective terminals of battery. Applies petroleum jelly/grease on the battery terminals. Connects the UV protective cable from solar PV module/panel to the respective terminals of charge controller. Connects the cable from junction box to the load terminals of the charge controller.

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TASK SPECIFICATION
7 TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Materials : Cable shoes, petroleum jelly Tools : Appropriate screw driver set, crimping tool, slide wrench, clamping tools, pliers. Instruments: Multimeter.

8. TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Verbal and/or written instructions received and understood. Required materials, tools and measuring instruments collected. The battery cables connected to the battery terminals of the charge controller securely. The battery cables from charge controller connected to the respective terminals of battery securely and without mistake. Petroleum jelly/grease applied on the battery terminals. The cable from solar PV module/panel connected to the respective terminals of charge controller securely. The load terminals of the charge controller connected to the junction box terminals securely.

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9 TASK NO. 5.

10 T.E. NO. 5.1 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Knows the techniques of interconnecting sequence ( solar module, charge controllers, junction boxes, lamps and switches.) Knows the importance of correct connection between charge controller and battery.

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION GRAPHIC INFORMATION SAFETY & HYGINE Follows the safety rules.

5.2

Understands & interprets the terminals of charge controller. Calculates the performance of battery connection (series & Parallel)

Hazards involved in wrong sequence of connection at charge controller.

5.3

Knows the requirement of series & parallel connection of battery. Knows the importance of the use of petroleum jelly/grease.

5.4

5.5

Knows the importance of connecting the cable from solar PV module/panel to the respective terminals of the charge controller.

Avoids the use of petroleum jelly/grease on the terminal of charge controller. Covers the front side of PV module with black cloth during interconnection between charge controller and PV module.

5.6

Knows the importance of using cable shoes.

TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

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TASK TITTLE : Interconnecting the system TASK NO : 5

LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME :

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TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the Candidate ? 5.1. Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 5.2. Collect materials, tools and measuring instrument 5.3 Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals of the charge controller. 5.4 Connect battery cable from charge controller to the respective battery terminals. 5.5 Apply petroleum jelly/grease on the battery terminals. 5.6 Connect cable from solar PV panel to the respective charge controller terminals. 5.7 Connect the load terminals of the charge controller to the junction box terminals securely

STANDARD MET

STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

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TASK SPECIFICATION
5 TASK NO
:. 6 : Testing JOB TITTLE : Solar Electric Technician, L-1

of the installed system.

TASK ELEMENTS

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9

Receives verbal and/or written instructions. Collects materials, tools and measuring instruments. Measures the solar PV module/panel charging voltage & current, load voltage & current, specific gravity & battery terminal voltage. Checks the status of indicators of the charge controller. Checks all incoming & outgoing cables in the charge controller. Checks the battery terminals connection and application of petroleum jelly/grease. Checks the operation of lamps (TL, CFL & White LED), switches & power socket & DC to DC converter. Checks the voltage available at the power socket & DC to DC converter. Checks the solar PV module/panel is securely fixed on the pole.

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TASK SPECIFICATION
7 TASK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Tools:. Standard electrician tool kit, plier, slide wrench, plumb bob. Instrument : Multimeter, DC clamp meter. 8. TASK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verbal and/or written instructions received and understood. Required materials, tools and measuring instruments collected. The solar PV module/panel voltage & current, load voltage & current and specific gravity & voltage of battery measured and noted. (a) Battery terminal voltage measured in between 12-13 volt and the specific gravity of the battery in between 1.240 - 1.280 (flooded lead acid battery). (b) Battery terminal voltage measured in between 12.5-13.5 volt without load & 12-12.5 for few minutes with full load (Maintenance free battery) Status of all indicators of the charge controller checked. All incoming and out going cables in the charge controller checked whether securely fixed. The battery terminals checked whether securely fixed and weather petroleum jelly/grease applied. The operation of lamps (TL, CFL & White LED), switches & power socket, DC to DC converter checked. The voltage available at the power socket & DC to DC converter checked. The solar module is securely fixed and the pole firmly erected.

6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9

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9 TASK NO. 6.

10 T.E. NO. 6.1 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

TASK TRAINING DATA

APPLIED CALCULATION Records the read value correctly. GRAPHIC INFORMATION SAFETY & HYGINE Avoids direct current measurement of battery terminals.

Knows the way of using the measuring instruments to check the voltage and the specify gravity of the battery electrolyte. Knows the importance of indicator lamps in the charge controller. Knows the terminal polarity of Solar PV module/panel. Knows the relation between voltage & specific gravity of battery. Knows the function & operation of lamps (TL, CFL & White LED), switches & power socket, DC to DC converter Knows the operation of multimeter. Knows the use of Plumb bob. Knows the continuity test of cables & fuses. Orients the user on operation & provides simple maintenance tips.

6.2 6.3

6.4

Terminal should be firmly & securely connection. Battery terminal should be tightly & securely connection.

6.5

6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9

Avoids continuity test of live wire.

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TASK PERFORMANCE TEST (Skill assessment)

11 TASK TITTLE :Testing of the installed system. TASK NO : 6 LOCATION OF TEST: CANDIDATES NAME : EVALUATORS NAME : 12 TEST FACTORS AND ITEMS Did the Candidate ? 6.1. Receive verbal and/or written instructions. 6.2. Collect materials, tools and measuring instrument. 6.3. Measure the following (a ) Panel voltage & current. (b) Battery voltage. (c) Load voltage & current. (d) Specific gravity of electrolyte. 6.4 Check indications of all indicator lamps of the charge controller. 6.5. Check all incoming and out going cable in the charge controller. 6.6. Check jelly/grease on the battery terminals. 6.7. Check the operation of lamps (TL, CFL & White LED), switches & power socket & DC to DC converter. 6.8. Check the voltage available at the power socket & DC to DC converter. 6.9. Check the solar module fixed securely and the pole installed firmly 5 mm in plumb. STANDARD MET STANDARD NOT MET (Comments)

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