Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence (RECE) Training Value Offer

Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence (RECE) Training Value Offer

Table of contents 1. RECE 2. Training Value Offer 3. Proposed Curricula 4. Training Programme Delivery Timeline 5. Integrated Social Approach ANNEX 1: Market Assessment Methodology and Findings

1. RECE: Opportunity Leverage from unique solar resources Best Direct Solar Radiation in Africa, 2 nd in the World After Chile and the best testing conditions Learn from similar solar centres to support industry/jobs in Chile, Spain, USA, etc. Oportunity key highlights: Foster localization and local employment through testing and training Become a main hub for CSP in Africa by performing research in the planned Special Economic Zone. 3

1. RECE: Mission/Vision Mission To support the Northern Cape, South Africa and Southern Africa, by being a transformational leader in the development of the solar energy industry providing: Vision Employability Training: To provide excellence in education and skills development for solar energy workers. Localization Testing: To test Southern Africa components, and solar energy systems to support localization. Applied Research: To perform solution-focused research activities in collaboration with Universities and businesses. For the Northern Cape to use its unique world solar resources to become a Solar Energy hub for Southern Africa with a focus on CSP. 4

1. RECE: Employability Often RE projects are located in regions with high unemployment rates Lack of skills can hinder a local work force s ability to benefit from the employment opportunities Industry is often forced to look outside of local work force to fill necessary posts Local employees are employable only when: They are reliable They are well trained They are competitive 5

1. RECE: Localization Developers and IPPs wont t use local components unless: They are reliable They are long lasting They are competitive They are servicable and therefore they are BANKABLE SA industry needs testing facilities/services to be able to prove that their products are bankable 6

1. RECE: Implementation timeline Short Medium Long Term Skills Development Knowledge Certification and Transfer Prototype Testing for localization Applied Research 7

1. RECE: Physical Infrastructure The RECE is expected to become both: a centre for economic development in the Northern Cape a regional and continental hub for CSP and RE development To reflect these roles, the physical infrastructure should combine: Local Northern Cape design Green Star Certification (the first in the NC?) High-tech Image And in sum, showcase best practices in energy efficiency and RE technologies 8

1. RECE: Partner Universities 9

Partner Public Entities 1. RECE: SA Stakeholders 10

2. Training Value Offer The RECE will be a source of skills to ensure that: 1. REIPPPP direct employment opportunities are filled by local workers 2. A sufficient pool of skills to sustain the development of local manufacturing and the creation of SMEs is available How? Delivering a comprehensive curricula: 1. Immediate short-term access to work VET programmes 2. Two full TVET SAQA accredited itineraries: 3. HE programmes enabling specialisation and articulation 4. Awareness raising and capacity building at community, government and industry level to facilitate a conducive environment 11

3. Proposed Curricula INMEDIATE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT (VET) VET Short Courses Employability skills & Work ethic (1) Welding; (2) Electricity (3) Machine Operation (4) Basic Construction Skills (Concrete, Earth Works or Surface Preparation) *Optional APPROACH (1) Anticipate project REIPPPP commencement (2) Select participants in the communities within the areas of influence of the Power Facilities and emphasis on social work (3) Engage IPP Developers and Labour Brokers to ensure employment output SAQA ACCREDITED CORE PROGRAMME (TVET within NQF) ACCESS Foundation Year (Life skills and basic technical training) NQF Level 2: 2 Existing SAQA Qualifications PV ITNERARY NQF Level 3: PV Installation and Maintenance VET NQF Level 4: PV Installation and Maintenance Certificate (1) Electrical Construction (2) General Engineering ARTICULATION CSP ITINERARY NQF Level 3: CSP Installation VET (Electrical / Mechanical) NQF Level 4: NQF Level 5: Existing SAQA Qualification CSP Installation Certificate (Electrical / Mechanical) Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies SPECIAL COURSES WORK ORIENTED NQF Levels TBD (min NQF 5) (1) Technical Drafting (2) Quality Surveyance (3) Project Planning/Management AWARENESS + CAPACITY BUILDING Outside NQF (1) Understanding Solar Power Projects (2) Self-Management and Governability (for Community members and trustees) (3) EDO Compliance (for IPP Developers, EPC Contractors and Subcontractors) 12

4. Training Delivery Curricula will be introduced gradually ensuring: immediate response to pressing needs, optimum risk management & quality delivery Year Programmes being introduced Student / participant intake Output: qualified students International Trainers of Trainers South African teachers Number of classrooms Workshops Other Infrastructure 1* Trainer of Trainers 2 VET Short Courses 140 100 3 3 1 1 Electrical, 1 Mechanical 2 Trainer of Trainers 2 VET Short Courses 1 Specialist Courses 2 Special Courses 1 Foundation Year 2 NQF level 2 Courses 2 NQF level 3 Courses 450 Students (training) + 200 Participants (awareness) 300 6 14 5 + 1 PV + External site for construction practice + 1 Computer Centre + 1 Resource centre + 1 Student lodge 3 4 2 NQF level 4 Courses (first year) 1 Specialist Course 2 NQF level 4 Courses (second year) 5 1 NFQ level 5 Course 550 + 200 590 + 200 610 + 200 340 17 7 + 1 Electrical + Drafting room 360 18 7 All All 380 19 + 1/2 8 All All (1) During the first year the RECE will be under construction and any necessary facilities will have to be borrowed or rented (2) The first year will be key to build the necessary capacity of the local team of teachers and education professionals (3) The second electrical workshop is an optional facility. 13

5. Integrated Social Approach Given the socio-economics of the NC and the IPP EDO context, the key to sustainable results is an integrated social approach RECE s Social Responsibility Programme will be based on 3 principles: Intervention in both (pull and push) sides of the employment market Engaging the different levels of society Holistic access to employment programme COMMUNITY LEVEL Anticipating IPP Project commencement Raising awareness and building capacity Engaging the community and the trust INDIVIDUAL LEVEL Individual assessment Emphasis on soft skills curricula Continuous integrated support Hard issues : Accommodation + grants Soft issues : Student support officer CORPORATE LEVEL Engaging the industry in training Supporting the companies selection processes Advising on SCR 14

Thank You! Lidia Afonso Project Manager Southern Africa + 27 (0) 11 881 54 57 lidia.afonso@greenmax.com