Funded by the European Union SOLAR TECHNICIAN

(1)

In partnership with

SOLAR TECHNICIAN

Communities in Pakistan are facing continuously rising energy prices and a chronic shortage or non-availability of grid electricity. Consequently, there is a growing demand for solar systems to generate electricity and produce hot water. Solar systems are increasingly in demand in schools, banks, mosques, petrol/CNG stations, homes and industries.

Besides their use in buildings, solar systems are also being used in the operation of services, such as tube wells, street lights, traffic signals, ATM machines, mobile communication towers/Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and for battery charging by the telecommunication companies.

The overall objective of the solar technician training course is to produce the quality skilled workforce for domestic and industrial sectors of the country which shall in turn help to alleviate poverty. Trained graduates can either set up their own business or seek employment with the traders, importers and service providers of the solar systems.

Functional/Technical Competencies

The course will enable students to design, install and troubleshoot the systems needed in these sectors. Graduated solar technicians will be able to:

1. Carry out site specific survey for selecting site of installation, assessing energy generation potential and load demand

2. Advise the clients to select most economical and efficient system to meet the given requirements.

3. Design and size the system as per client needs

4. Select the appropriate components for the designed system

5. Prepare budgetary estimates of the selected system based on prevailing market rates 6. Carry out installation of selected system using proper tools and fasteners

7. Test, inspect and commission the installed system 8. Carryout troubleshooting and take corrective measures

9. Undertake routine repair and maintenance of the installed system

10.Observe safety and precautionary measures during installing and operation of the system

11.Advise users on maintaining operational record of the system in the form of a logbook 12.Manage the load to match the system’s capacities

Core Competencies:

Core competencies are applicable to all of us, without regard to the role or responsibilities. Besides the functional competencies, the following core competencies are included in the curriculum:

1. Perform communication 2. Develop professionalism 3. Develop entrepreneurial skills

Who is this for?

Students aged 15 to 35 years Course is targeted at males

(2)

Traceable reference Minimum age 15 years

Where?

District Swat, Upper Dir and Lower Dir of KPK Province District Muzaffarabad of AJK province

District Shikarpur, Kashmore and Jacobabad of Sindh Province of Pakistan

When?

From April 2014 onwards

Duration:

3 months course

Comments:

Training will be delivered as Competency Based Training (CBT), adopting a student centred approach.The core training takes place over a period of 3 months, followed by guidance on enterprise development, establishment of linkages with micro-finance institutions and on-the-job training.

Contact - For more information, please contact:

Name: Clara Straimer

Designation: Education Programme Coordinator Tel: + 92 (0) 51 2653035

(3)

MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC

The popularity of motorcycles for individual households has increased dramatically in recent years. Motorcycles are now used by a wide variety of drivers for domestic travel, commuting, and weekend touring. Further, with the increasing cost of gasoline many people are now choosing to drive a motorcycle due to its fuel efficiency.

Along with an increase in demand has come an increase in the variety of motorcycle brands on offer to the interested buyer. Consequently, a motorcycle mechanic now needs to know a wide variety of brands and techniques to be able to effectively maintain, repair and overhaul motorcycles.

The course offered proposes to teach the necessary skills to work in this increasingly complex market and has been updated to include teaching on brands that were not previously in the curriculum.

In addition to repairing and maintaining motorcycle engines, graduates may also work on transmissions, brakes, exhaust and ignition systems, and make minor repairs to damaged sections of the motorcycle's body.

Graduates of this course will be able to: 1. Apply safety precautions.

2. Explain the common hand tools, special tools and measuring tools.

3. Select, use and handle auto motive hand tools, work shop tools, and equipment efficiently.

4. Apply basic mathematical calculations.

5. Explain the internal combustion engine and external combustion engine. 6. Explain the four strokes and two strokes engine of motorcycle.

7. Remove, dismantle, inspect, refit install engine parts. 8. Set the valve timing of four strokes motorcycle engine. 9. Explain purpose of different system of motorcycle.

10.Service and maintain fuel system / cooling system / lubrication system / starting system and ignition system.

11.Service and maintenance of clutch / gear box and drive chain.

12.Service and maintain steering, suspension system / brake system and wheels 13.Service and maintain charging system and battery.

14.Install and repair / maintain electric wiring / replace bulbs horns and fuse. 15.Service / tune and overhaul motorcycle engine.

16.Diagnose engine troubles.

(4)

Suggested qualification: Middle / preferable Metric Traceable reference Minimum age 15 years

Where?

When?

February 2014 onwards

Duration:

6 months course

Comments:

(5)

GENERATOR MECHANIC

With a current shortage in energy, generators take an ever increasing importance in the running of hospitals, schools, and small businesses. Considering this rising demand, the purpose of this training is to provide skilled manpower to improve the existing power generation industry in the local and domestic market of Pakistan.

Units in the qualification cover all areas of working as a Generator Mechanic, including aspects of dismantling, repairing, overhauling and fitting different components of a power generator. Graduates of this course will learn the following functional competencies:

1. Identify and take care of the various tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance of Generator.

2. Identify and practice basic procedures of preventive /corrective maintenance of Generator.

3. Take standard measures for repair and maintenance of Generator and follow necessary precautions.

4. Identify tools and scope of work.

5. Follow safety precautions while repairing a Generator. 6. Troubleshoot the Generator.

7. Identify spares parts of Generator with specifications for procurement. 8. Fill the Call Report or Field Survey Report on site.

Suggested qualification: Middle preferably Matriculation Traceable reference

Minimum age 15 years

Where?

District Swat, Upper Dir and Lower Dir of KPK Province

When?

July 2014 onwards

Duration:

(6)

Comments:

Training will be delivered as Competency Based Training (CBT), adopting a student centred approach.The core training takes place over a period of 6 months, followed by guidance on enterprise development, establishment of linkages with micro-finance institutions and on the job training.

(7)

BUILDING ELECTRICIAN

Pakistan has made remarkable progress in the electrification of its towns and industry over the past two decades and demand for skilled electricians has flourished, providing better earning opportunities for the electricians. Skilled graduates of these courses are in huge demand. The graduates will be able to start their own business or work in industry.

Building Electrician is a basic level program of instruction that is designed to prepare skilled electricians needed for various electrical installations, including building construction and other civil works.

Graduates of this course will learn the following functional competencies: 1. Install domestic safety system

2. Inspect, test, trace and repair faults in domestic electrical installations 3. Prepare estimates for domestic electrical installations

4. Identify and prepare electrical supplies 5. Use different types of circuits

6. Interpret, draw and read wiring circuits 7. Select appropriate wiring components 8. Install surface and conduit wiring 9. Install and read various electric meters 10.Install energy meters and boards 11.Troubleshoot and repair house wiring

12.Install power supply and different types of protection

Where?

When?

(8)

Duration:

3 months course

Comments:

(9)

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Pakistan has made remarkable progress in the electrification of its towns and industry over the past two decades. With it the demand for skilled electricians has flourished, providing better earning opportunities for professionals with the right skills.

Skilled graduates of these courses are in huge demand. The graduates will be able to start their own businesses of work in larger companies.

Graduates of this course will learn the following functional competencies: 1. Use proper tools and equipment for work and return them safely 2. Maintain good housekeeping and clean work environment 3. Maintain and service hand tools, measuring tools and equipment 4. Read symbols and diagrams used for power and protective circuits 5. Identify and use various types and sizes of cable

6. Draw circuits and diagrams for domestic and commercial installations 7. Perform electrical wiring in domestic and industrial installations 8. Perform work on protective system installations

9. Perform, maintain and service protective devices 10.Select, install and maintain transformers

11.Install and service batteries 12.Install electric motors

13.Identify and select portable electric generators

14.Install and maintain a low to medium size generating set

15.Install low and medium voltage substation.. Core Competencies:

Suggested qualification: Matriculation Traceable reference Minimum age 15 years

Where?

When?

(10)

Duration:

3 months course

Comments:

Designation: Education Programme Coordinator Tel: + 92 (0) 51 265 3035

(11)

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

The program provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of refrigeration systems, air conditioning, piping, welding and electrical wiring. Special emphasis is placed on safety regulations as they pertain to using, reusing, recycling, recovering, and reclaiming HCFC and HFC refrigerants as well as the safe handling and disposal of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Refrigeration and air conditioning technicians or mechanics install, repair, service, and design residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) equipment.

Objective of this course is to produce a skilled workforce for the HVRAC sector of country. Since trainees will use how to dispose hazardous fluids in a safe manner, the course will help to reduce risks of contamination from such fluids for communities and the environment.

Graduates of this course will learn the following functional competencies: 1. Understand the principles of refrigeration and air conditioning 2. Repair, maintain and service RAC

3. Perform system inspection 4. Perform preventive maintenance

5. Calculate the cooling load for different applications 6. Design and implement RAC systems using standards

Students aged 15 to 35 years

Where?

When?

(12)

Duration:

6 months course

Comments:

Training will be delivered on Competency Based Training (CBT) with a focus on student cantered approach. The core training takes place over 6 months, -followed by enterprise development training, establishment of linkages with micro-finance institutions and On Job Training (OJT).

(13)

DRESS MAKING

Dress making has a rich potential for income generation and can be considered as an ever growing skill especially in the context of prevailing market trends in the clothing industry. The graduates will have the skills to either start their own businesses, form earning groups and obtain support from microfinance providers or seek employment with a dress making enterprise.

The purpose of the training is to provide skilled graduates to improve the quality of garments and dresses and increase the consumer’s acceptability as well as earning opportunities for graduates.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

1. Learn the basics about different types of fabric/garments 2. Learn measuring tools and measuring concepts

3. Initiate Work 4. Develop Patterns 5. Cut Fabric

6. Ensure material quality 7. Stitch garment

8. Perform finishing

9. Maintain stitching machine 10.Apply embellishments and trims 11.Apply health & safety

Students aged 15 to 35 years Course is targeted at females

Suggested qualification: Primary preferably Middle Traceable reference

Where?

When?

(14)

Duration:

6 months course

Comments:

Training will be delivered as Competency Based Training (CBT), adopting a student centred approach. The core training takes place over a period of 6 months, followed by guidance on enterprise development, establishment of linkages with micro-finance institutions and on-the-job training.

(15)

EMBROIDERY

Embroidery has a rich potential for income generation and can be considered as an ever growing skill due to constantly changing market trends. Hand embroidery is probably the most valued garment-related skill in local, national and international markets.

Hand embroideries are usually made by rural women in Pakistan. However, despite the huge demand, the artisans themselves often earn little as they have limited access to and knowledge about markets.

In addition to their lack of information about prices, local artisans also often lack knowledge about the latest trends. Traditional embroidery needs to be adapted to reflect changing taste in terms of colours, designs and packaging. With appropriate training these women will be enabled to produce embroidered items that can be sold on local and regional markets for higher prices.They will also be able to develop simple business plans and create market linkages. This will enable them to earn better incomes for themselves and for their families.

Graduates of this course will learn the following functional competencies. 1. Operate foot and electric embroidery machine.

2. Make different hand, adda and machine embroidery stitches. 3. Develop basic designs in embroidery.

4. Carry out various embroidery designs/stitches to prepare dresses/other products. 5. Estimate cost and quantity of material for various articles.

6. Deal with market stakeholders to purchase high quality materials.

Students aged 15 to 35 years Course is targeted at females

Suggested qualification: Primary preferably Middle Traceable reference

Where?

When?

(16)

Duration:

6 months course

Comments: