CAREERS
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SAVING MOTHER EARTH AND EMBRACING GREEN ENERGY? WE HAVE CAREER OPTIONS FOR YOU. By: Lusanda Tamesi
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earing the end of high school brings up questions like: Will my exam marks be good enough? Where will I get the money to fund my studies? How do I know which career to follow? The uncertainty of the future can be stressful, so we’ve gathered a few career options for you to consider. Why should you consider the renewable energy industry? For South Africa to meet the challenges posed by climate change, we need to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. South Africa’s energy future supply is under constraint and we need more trained young people to drive the change to a green future. Is that you?
Certificates, degrees, and diplomas: - National Certificate: Welding Application & Practice NQF Level 4 (Northlink) - National Certificate: Civil Engineering and Building Construction (Buffalo City TVET College) - Diploma in Civil & Chemical Engineering - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics - Diploma in Construction - Bachelors Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Energy Studies SOLAR INSTALLER Also known as a PV installer (photovoltaic), a solar installer provides sustainable and environmentally friendly energy. Solar energy can be used to generate electricity or to cool or heat buildings.
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN Wind turbine technicians handle the installation and maintenance of wind turbines. These technicians are in high demand as there is a rapid growth of wind-based power plants in the country. What does the job entail? - Inspecting, maintaining, installing and repairing wind turbines. - Climbing high up to turbines (you must be able to withstand heights). - Fixing problems that could lead to a turbine default. - Communicating site safety information. - Operating and maintaining hydraulic systems. Where can I study? - CPUT (Bellville campus) - Northlink TVET College - Lovedale TVET College - Centre of New Energy Systems (CNS) at University of Pretoria - University of Johannesburg - Buffalo City TVET College
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What does the job entail? - Grounds necessary equipment. - Ensure safety standards are met. - Connect PV to a power grid. Where can I study? - Northlink TVET College - Northern Cape Urban TVET College - False Bay TVET College - CPUT (Bellville Campus) - Central University of Technology - Stellenbosch University - Mangosuthu University of Technology Certificates, degrees, and diplomas: - National Certificate: Hot Water Installation NQF Level 2 (Northlink TVET College) - A course in solar water heating installation (NQF Level 4) - National Certificate (Vocational) Engineering & Related Design: Welding - Dip in Mechanical Engineering (Mangosuthu University of Technology) - Dip in Mechanical engineering (Central University of Technology) - BEng in Mechanical Engineering
