Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Risks and hazards are identified and mitigated through planning.
All the relevant evaluations, shading analysis and positioning of PV system are completed accurately.
The PV system that is designed and sized meets the requirements of the task.
Planning and design are completed within allocated timeframes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Mounting system is installed correctly and meets the requirements of the designed PV system, and shows correct interpretation of drawings.
Mechanical components of the PV system are installed according to procedures.
Appropriate measures are implemented to restore site or roof original condition.
Regulations relevant to the installation are complied with.
An understanding of the PV system installation procedures is demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Preparations demonstrate application of all safety measures prior to instalment of electrical components.
Installation of grounding system is correct and protects the system.
Installation of wire-ways and conduits is correct and meets PV system requirement.
Electrical components of PV system are installed according to procedures.
Electrical inter-connections are completed and system instrumentation is installed correctly.
PV system is tested and commissioned according to procedures.
Regulations relevant to the electrical component installation are complied with.
An understanding of the PV system installation procedures is demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Knowledge of authorisation, lock-out and isolation procedures is demonstrated.
Appropriate maintenance schedules, diagrams and documentation are used.
Appropriate inspection, testing and troubleshooting techniques are demonstrated through accurate diagnosis.
Readings are interpreted correctly.
Scheduled maintenance activities are performed on PV panels.
PV panels are removed and replaced.
PV panels are cleaned.
Manufacturer’s specifications are adhered to in all operations.
No equipment, modules and tools are damaged.
Safety requirements are adhered to.
A maintenance report is prepared.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Knowledge of authorisation, lock-out, isolation and re-commissioning procedures is demonstrated.
Appropriate maintenance schedules, diagrams and documentation are used.
Appropriate inspection, testing and troubleshooting techniques are demonstrated through accurate diagnoses.
Readings and data sheets are interpreted correctly.
Inverters are removed and replaced on standalone installations and minor inverter components are removed and replaced on solar PV farm.
Transformer earthing is checked.
Manufacturer’s specifications are adhered to in all operations.
No equipment, modules and tools are damaged.
Adherence to safety requirements demonstrates knowledge of risks involved.
A maintenance report is prepared.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Appropriate maintenance schedules, diagrams and documentation are used.
Appropriate inspection, testing and troubleshooting techniques are demonstrated through accurate diagnoses.
Readings are interpreted correctly.
Scheduled maintenance activities are carried out and faulty components are replaced and, where relevant, repaired.
Manufacturer’s specifications are adhered to in all operations.
No equipment, modules and tools are damaged.
Adherence to safety requirements demonstrates knowledge of risks involved.
A maintenance report is prepared.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
Apply knowledge of authorisation, lock-out, isolation and re-commissioning procedures when maintaining, testing and replacing batteries.
Use appropriate maintenance schedules, diagrams and documentation when maintaining, testing and replacing batteries.
Demonstrate appropriate inspection, testing and troubleshooting techniques through accurate diagnoses during maintenance, testing and replacement of batteries.
Interpret readings and data sheets correctly.
Perform scheduled maintenance activities on batteries and charge controllers.
Remove and replace batteries.
Repair charge controllers where possible.
Adhere to manufacturer’s specifications in all operations.
Ensure that no equipment, modules and tools are damaged.
Apply safety requirements demonstrates knowledge of risks involved.
Complete the maintenance report.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the Curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations Assessment Quality partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external summative assessment will be a test conducted through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO and conducted by a registered Assessor. The assessment will take place over a minimum period of 2 days.