Due to the continued demand from industry ,the ECA(SA) Cape Town Training Centre, is offering TWO short courses in October 2024, and we will also be partnering with Magneto in hosting a FREE open day.
- The first short course is a compelling three (3) day face-to-face SOLAR (PV) Fundamentals course . The course includes the completion of the PV CoC test report, which will be discussed and analysed in detail on day three.
- The second course covers all important newly published SANS 10142 – Edition 3.2. See below for further details.
- The FREE open day will be hosted by Magneto in partnership with the ECA. Please see below for further details.
To attend the courses, you will need to register by CLICKING ON THE BELOW LINKS and completing this registration form.
VENUE FOR BOTH COURSES : ECA (SA) Training Centre, 46 New Market Street, Cape Town.
COURSE ONE – DATE AND DURATION : 02 to 04 October 2024
SOLAR (PV) FUNDAMENTALS COURSE CONTENT:
Subjects to be covered in the course:
– The law
– Standards (SANS 10142 -1 and SANS 60364-7-712)
– Calculations of PV size and tools
– System design
– Testing/Tools
– Lighting & Surge Protection for PV Installations
– Design Map
– Drawing programs
– Formula Sheet
– Test report for PV Systems (page 1) line for line
– Standard Test report (page 2) line for line
– Alternative supply(PV & generators) completion of the test report (line for line)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Electricians who operate in the Solar (PV) space, who install alternative power (back up) ,issue CoC’s and are looking to gain invaluable technical, design, estimating of loads, and regulatory framework knowledge.
LINK to REGISTER for Course 1 :
To attend this course, you will need to register by CLICKING HERE https://and completing this registration form.
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COURSE TWO – DATE: Monday 07 October 2024 – Full Day
SANS 10142 NEW 3.2 Edition – Theoretical Workshop
The course will focus on the NEW SANS Edition 3.2 with specific emphasis on understanding material and technical changes to the code since Edition 2, and calculations.
Some of the contents that will be covered includes:
1. Technical changes to SANS 10142 – Edition 3.2
2. Annexure 1
3. Test report
4. New Loop to Neutral Test
5. New bonding Test
6. Earth continuity Test
7. Full load calculation
8. Table 8.1
9. Other important Tests required for the Test report
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is essential for anyone who works with the code and wants to refresh their understanding and knowledge .It will also be beneficial to SPT’s, IE’s, MIE’s, Engineers , Estate Agents and Conveyancers.
LINK to REGISTER for Course 2 :
To attend this one-day course, you will need to register by CLICKING HERE and completing this registration form.
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FREE OPEN DAY – Tuesday 8 October 2024 – HOSTED BY MAGNETO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ECA
VENUE FOR OPEN DAY : ECA (SA) Training Centre, 46 New Market Street, Cape Town.
TIME: 8.30a.m.
We are excited to partner with one our sponsors ,Magento ,who will be hosting a free open day which incorporates a practical demonstration of their products using the ECA’s newly constructed roof structures.
The demonstrations will also feature one of their solar panel mounting partners.
Please rsvp Michelle if you plan on attending this fun initiative. You can rsvp by email – ecact@iafrica.com
