Solar panels are increasingly being used as an alternate source of energy in varied organisations and residences. Solar and LED Technicians are taught to the basic concepts of electricity, electronics, LED and solar photovoltaic (PV) system. They are also trained to prepare work area, the structures for panel installation, fix solar LED lightings and connect them to the solar panels using appropriate tools and equipment. They learn how to install PV panels in roof structure as well as non-roof structure. They are even trained to identify possible faults in a non-functioning system and to rectify these faults. They not only install but also maintain the system.
Personal Competencies
You have good communication skills
You like to build or assemble things
You have good eye-to-hand coordination
You are physically fit
Entry Pathway
• After completion of class 12 in Science stream you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4
OR
• After completion of ITI in Electrical/ Electronics you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Place of work: Solar installation companies, Solar appliance stores, Solar panel manufacturers, Solar energy consultants
Entrepreneurship: You can provide your services to solar installation companies on a contractual basis
Work Environment: Working 9 to 10 hours per day and 5 to 6 days a week in common. This job includes travel.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled persons in this field
Expected Growth Path
Solar Panel Assistant → Solar Panel Installation Technician → Senior Installation Technician
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Solar & LED Technician fresher ranges between INR 18,000 - 20,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Solar & LED Technician with more than 1 year experience ranges between INR 25,000 - 35,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3wKje2D * The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
"I am Ashorba Gaikwad and my father is a farmer. We have less than 2 acres of land on which whatever farming we did was the source of our income. This money was not enough for the upkeep of my family. Because of poor financial conditions, I had to drop out of the education system after completion of 12th. I used to help my father on the farm but the efforts were not giving me results.When I came to know about the PMKVY program I decided to enroll for the training of Solar Panel technician. I learnt in-depth about the equipment and Solar energy uses. On completion of the training, MOSAIC, my training company, helped me to get a job at Advik Pvt. Ltd as machine operator with salary of INR 15,500 per month. This training changed not only my life but my family’s life too. My father is happy and proud of me. I want to say that PMKVY training is an excellent platform for the youth to follow their dreams and make them come true. With the help of this training, I am certified person now and I am looking forward to a bright future".*
Solar & LED Technician
NCS Code: 7421.1401 | V030• After completion of class 12 in Science stream you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4
OR
• After completion of ITI in Electrical/ Electronics you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Place of work: Solar installation companies, Solar appliance stores, Solar panel manufacturers, Solar energy consultants
Entrepreneurship: You can provide your services to solar installation companies on a contractual basis
Work Environment: Working 9 to 10 hours per day and 5 to 6 days a week in common. This job includes travel.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled persons in this field
Solar Panel Assistant → Solar Panel Installation Technician → Senior Installation Technician
The approx. salary of a Solar & LED Technician fresher ranges between INR 18,000 - 20,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Solar & LED Technician with more than 1 year experience ranges between INR 25,000 - 35,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3wKje2D
* The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
"I am Ashorba Gaikwad and my father is a farmer. We have less than 2 acres of land on which whatever farming we did was the source of our income. This money was not enough for the upkeep of my family. Because of poor financial conditions, I had to drop out of the education system after completion of 12th. I used to help my father on the farm but the efforts were not giving me results.When I came to know about the PMKVY program I decided to enroll for the training of Solar Panel technician. I learnt in-depth about the equipment and Solar energy uses. On completion of the training, MOSAIC, my training company, helped me to get a job at Advik Pvt. Ltd as machine operator with salary of INR 15,500 per month. This training changed not only my life but my family’s life too. My father is happy and proud of me. I want to say that PMKVY training is an excellent platform for the youth to follow their dreams and make them come true. With the help of this training, I am certified person now and I am looking forward to a bright future".*
Source - https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/successdetail/611f42931f610000520030f8
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
Solar LED technician, Solar repair, Solar lights