Objective: Upskill participants in solar energy and EV systems, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills tailored to the International and Malaysian renewable energy sector.

Target Audience: Working adults with varied professional backgrounds interested in transitioning to or advancing within the EV and solar industries. Course outline:

Session 1: Fundamentals of Renewable Energy in Malaysia

• Overview of Malaysia's solar and EV landscape
• Government policies, subsidies, and incentives for renewable energy
• Benefits of renewable energy adoption

Session 2: Solar Energy and EV Basics

• Comparison of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and EV energy systems
• Introduction to EV charging technology (AC, DC fast chargers)
• Environmental Impact and sustainability benefits

Session 3: Solar PV and EV Component Overview

• Key components: Solar modules, inverters, batteries, EV charging units
• Hands-on demonstration of EV charging stations and solar systems

Session 1: Core Electrical Concepts for Solar and EV Systems

• Voltage, current, resistance, and power in PV and EV systems
• Electrical circuit basics: Series, parallel, and mixed systems /li>

Session 2: System Design and Integration

• Sizing solar systems and EV charging units
• Integration of solar systems with EV chargers and battery storage /li>

Session 3: Safety Protocols

• Electrical safety specific to EV chargers and solar systems
• OSHA, NEC, and Malaysian safety regulations
• Handling lithium-ion battery systems/li>

Session 1: Planning and Site Assessment

• Roof and ground-mounted solar systems
• Site evaluation for EV charging stations: Power source, space, accessibility

Session 2: Installation Procedures

• Mounting and racking systems for PV arrays
• Installation of EV charging units

Session 3: Electrical Connections and Testing

• Wiring for solar inverters, panels, and EV chargers
• Battery storage integration for solar and EV setups

Session 1: System Start-Up and Testing

• Commissioning of solar PV systems and EV chargers
• Load testing and performance validation

Session 2: Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Diagnosing faults in solar and EV systems
• Maintenance practices for PV arrays and EV charging units

Session 3: Long-Term Care and Monitoring

• Data logging and remote monitoring systems
• Trends in predictive maintenance

Session 1: Key Concepts Review

• Recap of solar and EV technologies, safety, and troubleshooting

Session 2: Mock Exam and Certification Prep

• Theory and practical-based evaluations

Session 3: Practical Assessment

• Demonstration: Installing a solar PV system and an EV charger
• Assessment of safety practices and functional testing

Session 4: Certification Ceremony

• Awarding of ICSET certificates