Western Cape Premier
Alan Winde and MEC Mireille Wenger have launched a new exciting new Solar
Photovoltaic (SPV) qualification through Premier’s Council on Skills.
According to the South African government website, the project was inspired by the bout of load shedding which
was a reminder to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis urgently decisively.
The qualification, which will be
rolled out at several Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges,
focuses on the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar panels.
Provincial Economic Opportunities
Minister Mireille Wenger said the programme will equip learners with the
necessary skills so they can contribute to the province’s push for a green
economy.
“Any measurement of success of a
transition to a green economy must include investing in the right talent
pipelines that meet the needs of a cleaner and greener future. We cannot hope
to take full advantage of the immense potential of a green economy if we do not
invest in the right qualifications, the right skills, and the right experience
for jobs available now and in the future,” said Wenger.
- It is based on a repackaged
digital teaching and learning pathway. - Knowledge components are
completed online. - When assessments show a
sufficient theoretical grasp, learners are then invited to practical workshop
training. - Practical skills training takes
place at an approved TVET institution equipped with technical mentorship
expertise. - Once these skills are mastered,
learners are then invited to approved workplaces to complete their training.
The Premier strongly urged
employers to consider joining this pilot project to enhance their businesses
and help in overcoming the power crisis, while at the same time offering
learners employment and a brighter future.
