29/08/2022, 20/03/2023 and 31/07/2023
PV Grid Connect Design and Install Stream (Yallourn):
05/09/2022, 20/03/2023 and 17/07/2023
Course Overview
Are you an electrical tradesperson, technician, engineer who wants to improve your skills? Do you want to operate as an accredited service provider for the design or installation of grid-connected new energy generating and storage systems?
Then do we have the course for you! Completing a course in New Energy Technology Systems will open a huge number of doors, allowing you to offer many more services and increasing your future employment opportunities.
When you complete this course, there are so many possibilities for future work. These include working as a Grid Connected Solar Photo voltaic Battery Installer, or a Grid Connected Solar Photo voltaic Battery Designer
You’ll also be able to apply to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) for solar accreditation as a designer and installer of renewable energy generating systems.
So, if you’re wanting to get more out your career and become a specialised tradesperson, this short course is the perfect way to learn new skills and increase your employment opportunities.
Please note, in order to complete this course, you must hold a current A Class Electrician’s Licence.
Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Course in New Energy Technology Systems.Career Opportunities
- Grid Connected Solar Photo voltaic Battery Installer
- Grid Connected Solar Photo voltaic Battery Designer
- Successful attainment of this course will enable graduates to apply to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) for solar accreditation as a designer and installer of renewable energy generating systems.
Opportunities for Further Study
N/A
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
This course is run in collaboration with Solar Victoria to eligible participants who meet the following entry/eligibility requirements.
Mandatory entry requirements for PV Grid Connect Design and Install Stream
- Hold a current A Class Electrician’s Licence or equivalent license from another Australian state or territory or
- relevant Electrical trade certificate or
- A minimum of 1 year experience in the installation of PV systems
Mandatory entry requirements for Battery Storage Design & Installation Stream
- Hold a current A Class Electrician’s Licence and
- Have successfully completed UEENEEK148A – Install, configure and commission LV grid-connected photovoltaic power systems
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
A reliable internet connect
Fees
Course Cost
The below course fees will be sponsored by Solar Victoria if the above course entry/eligibility requirements are met. Direct charges may apply for ineligible students who do not meet the eligibility or pre-requisite course entry requirements.
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession  | Government subsidised | Full-fee-paying student |
| Solar Victoria Funded | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A |
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $105.60 | $528.00 | $1683.00 |
| Materials fee (GST incl) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Total | $225.60 | $648.00 | $1803.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Sample course units
| PV Grid Connect Design and Install Stream units |
| VU22124 Design a grid connected photovoltaic energy generation system to meet client requirements |
| VU22123 Undertake site assessment for installation of a grid-connected renewable energy generation system |
| Battery Storage Design & Installation Stream units |
| UEERE4001 Install, maintain and fault find battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems |
| VU22125 Design a grid-connected battery storage system to meet client requirements |
| VU22123 Undertake site assessment for installation of a grid-connected renewable energy generation system |
Assessment
Not Applicable