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.
Taught over just five days both online and on campus, you’ll undertake intensive learning and be tested in four units of competency. The short duration of this course means you spend less time in the classroom, less time out of your work and have more time to put your new skills in to action.
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: 8am - 4pm
5 day block in one week
Qualifications 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
Mandatory entry requirements
Candidates must undertake all 4 units of competency - as this in line with contractual arrangements between delivering RTO's and Future Energy Skills - as supported by WTIF funding agreement for initial delivery.
- a) Hold a current A Class Electrician’s Licence
and
- b) 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
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
Course Modules
| Course 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 |
| 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 |
Assessment
Not Applicable