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Solar Installation Level 5
Build practical, career-focused competence in Solar Installation through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice.
Course overview
Practical preparation for a career in Solar Installation.
Build practical, career-focused competence in Solar Installation through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice. Training combines guided classroom learning with applied tasks so students build knowledge, confidence and professional habits.
What you will learn
Core areas of training
Technical drawing and measurement
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Tools, materials and workshop safety
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Installation, maintenance and fault finding
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Communication and entrepreneurship
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
The exact unit sequence, assessment plan and examining body are confirmed by admissions against the current approved curriculum before registration.
Practical learning
Build competence by doing the work.
Practical activities are aligned to the tools, procedures and professional standards used in Solar Installation.
- Workshop demonstrations and supervised tasks
- Safe use and care of tools
- Installation or maintenance projects
- Competency-based practical assessment
Industrial attachment
Connect training with a working environment.
Students gain supervised workplace exposure with contractors, workshops, utilities or technical service organisations. The college supports preparation, documentation and follow-up; placement depends on availability.
Career direction
Career and self-employment opportunities
Continue to Level 6, a diploma or specialist technical certification in the same or a related engineering field.
Financial assistance
Ask about available study support.
Eligible students can receive guidance on flexible payment planning, bursary or sponsorship pathways and work-study support where available. Current financial information is confirmed privately by admissions.
Before you apply
Documents to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
How long does the course take?+
Solar Installation Level 5 takes 12 Months.
Is the course practical?+
Yes. The course includes demonstrations, supervised tasks, projects and practical assessment appropriate to the programme.
Will the college help with attachment?+
Topmax provides preparation, documentation and placement guidance. Actual placement depends on availability and course requirements.
How do I confirm entry requirements?+
Contact admissions with your KCSE grade or previous qualification for course-specific guidance before registration.