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Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Install

Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Install

  • Be a licensed electrician
  • Electrical apprentice (see Pre Requisite details below for apprentices)
  • Be a resident of Victoria
  • Enrol in the course before 31.12.22

Energy Training Group is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation, and students who successfully complete this course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency VU22123, VU22124, UEERE0022, and UEERE0016.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the course will award the Student with a Statement of Attainment in the current version of the following Units of Competency
VU22124
Design a grid connected photovoltaic energy generation system to meet client requirements
UEERE0022
Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
UEERE0016
Install, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systems
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1300 758 399

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Warrnambool
Coffs Harbour
Hobart

Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Install

Fees:
$2,595 ($1500 payable on enrolment and remaining fee to be paid at time of practical course dates.)

Units:
UEERE0054, UEERE0061, UEERE0080, and UEERE0081

Course Duration:
Online Self-paced & 2 Days Face-to-Face Course

The Grid- Connected Photovoltaic Systems Design & Install course consists of two main components:

  1. Online theory completed at students’ own pace with tutor support.
  2. A face-to-face (3 days) practical component held at the training facility of Energy Training Group.

The delivery mode of this course is designed for busy tradespeople who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses to expand their knowledge and skills: the fully flexible web-based format of the online component allows students to complete the theory in their own time.

To enrol in this course, you must be a licensed electrician or electrical apprentice. Energy Training Group is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation, and students who successfully complete this course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency UEERE0022, UEERE0011 and UEERE0016.

The Grid- Connected Photovoltaic Systems Design & Install course consists of two main components:
  1. Online theory completed at students’ own pace with tutor support.
  2. A face-to-face (2 days) practical component held at the training facility of Energy Training Group.

The delivery mode of this course is designed for busy tradespeople who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses to expand their knowledge and skills: the fully flexible web-based format of the online component allows students to complete the theory in their own time.

To enrol in this course, you must be a licensed electrician or electrical apprentice. Energy Training Group is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation, and students who successfully complete this course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency UEERE0054, UEERE0061, UEERE0080, and UEERE0081.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the course will award the Student with a Statement of Attainment in the current version of the following Units of Competency
UEERE0054
Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
UEERE0061
Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
UEERE0080
Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
UEERE0081
Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply to the Solar Accreditation Australia for the Design & Installation of Grid-Connect PV Systems accreditation.

An electrical licence is a prerequisite for enrolment in this course.

Electrical apprentices can also enrol in this course if they have completed the prerequisite Units of Competency (UEENEEE104A, UEENEEE137A, UEENEEG103A, and UEENEEE108A or UEENEEG106A) in their studies OR wait till they are issued their unrestricted electrical licence before being awarded a Statement of Attainment.

This course used two delivery methods:

  • Online theory completed at students’ own pace.
  • 3-day face-to-face practical component held at an Energy training Group Training Facility

Online component: The time to complete the online component will differ between students, but students should expect to commit around 56 hours (40 hours for online content and assessments, and 16 hours for the design task).

Practical component: Approximately 60% of the online assessments must be completed before attending the face-to-face practical component.

The validation period of the Courses is twelve (12) months.  Extension fees will apply from the date of expiry, and the maximum extension period allowed is six (6) months from the date of expiry.

Students are supplied with the publication Grid-Connected PV Systems Design and Installation 8th Edition as part of enrolment. Students are responsible for obtaining current copies of the following Australian Standards, available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website, and also available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations:
  • AS/NZS 5033 – Photovoltaic arrays
  • AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring rules
  • AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Selection of cables Part 1.1
Students enrolled in the course must ensure that they have:
  • Computer with a reliable Internet connection
  • Scientific calculator
  • Email account which they check regularly
In accordance with the Australian Quality Framework, Energy Training Group is fully committed to ensuring quality education for all students. We make sure the course process is:
  • Fair
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Valid
Energy Training Group can engage in a recognition of prior learning evaluation on request of the candidate. Our organisation does not offer entry-level VET sector training.
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Contact

1300 758 399

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info@energytraininggroup.com.au

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