Solar Design – Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems – BRISBANE

This Solar Design course covers providing known solutions to predictable problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems operated at ELV and LV. It encompasses working safely, and problem-solving procedures, including the use of basic voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing known solutions to predictable circuit problems.

This Solar Design course covers the design of grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems and their installation. It encompasses following design briefs, incorporating schemes for the protection of persons and property from the dangers of a system malfunction, ensuring other safety and performance standards and functional requirements are met and documenting design calculations and criteria.

CSQ funding is currently available for this course.

CSQ Funding Details

Click here to fill out the CSQ Eligibility Form

CSQ-funded training

• Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
• CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry.
• CSQ-funded training is delivered by a range of selected registered training organisations (RTOs) across Queensland.
• CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
• Refer to our CSQ Funding page for more details.

2 Days*

Option 1: In-class Training – Starts Every Wednesday.
Option 2: Hybrid Training – Ongoing, enrol and start any time.

Option 1: In-class Training – Theory with practicals (self-paced).
Option 2: Hybrid Training – Self-paced theory to be completed online and practical to be completed in class.
Email or call to check availability.
Throughout the course, you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours.
The ‘chat with trainer’ function is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In this course you will learn :

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In order to enrol in this Solar Design course you must have:

• Basic Computer Literacy
• A Valid Photo ID (e.g. Drivers Licence)
• Australian Passport / Birth Certificate / Medicare Card

AND

• A Valid Unrestricted Electrical Licence AND A Certificate III in Electrotechnology

OR

• An electrical engineering degree recognised by the Washington Accord

OR

• If you are not an electrician or electrical engineer, you will need competency in the following units: UEECD0007, UEECD0016, UEECD0019, UEECD0020, UEECD0025,  UEECD0043 And UEECD0051. We can provide those units for $5950. Duration is about 2 full weeks for practicals. 

Anyone with prior Electrical knowledge can enrol into the course to gain Solar design training. There are typically two pathways for CEC accreditation. One pathway is for Engineers and the second is for Electrical Trades-person.  The students that receive Statement of attainment are from the VET sector who already have the prerequisite units i.e. typically Electricians. For example, if an Electrical Engineer wishes to complete this course then they will receive a Statement of completion which can be submitted to CEC along with the proof of sufficient Electrical Knowledge which would be an Electrical Engineering degree recognised by the Washington accord. CEC will then assess your application and if successful award you with Solar PV Design accreditation

All essential books are provided by Ausinet for this course.

You will need to get access to the following standards :

• 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

You can buy them for yourself from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website. For reference, the standards might also be available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations. 

You will need  :

• A wired headset or headphones
• A laptop
• A notepad
• A pen

You will also need to have an email address and a reliable internet connection in order to complete the course online.

If you decide to come to class, enclosed footwear must be worn at all times when you are on the premises.

You will receive a Nationally Recognised Certificate upon successful course completion.

After you have successfully completed this course, you will be able to apply for your solar accreditation (Grid connect install only) at the Clean Energy Council of Australia (CEC).

You can find more information about the cec accreditation application process, requirements and fees on the Clean Energy Council website. 

Ausinet, as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Australian RTO. You are encouraged to submit requests for credit from previous studies when enrolling to ensure that you are not enrolling in units you may not need to undertake. If you have completed units at other RTO and you think they may count towards the award requirements of the course you are enrolled in at Ausinet, submit an official copy of your results for the units you have undertaken. Credit transfer may fast-track your course.

Recognition of prior learning also referred to as RPL, is the formal acknowledgement of a person’s current skills and knowledge experience gained throughout life – regardless of how they have been acquired.

This is an important assessment pathway, particularly for people who are considering doing study. The recognition gained may considerably reduce the study time needed to get a qualification.

The RPL assessment may include workplace observation, interviews and professional conversations, work samples and documented evidence. Please contact the office for an RPL kit.

Solar Battery Design Storage Systems For Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems – ONLINE. You can further gain suitable CEC Accreditation for Solar. Please refer to our CEC Accreditation Pathways page to know more.

Possible job titles and roles relevant to this Solar Design course include:

• Solar technician
• Solar designer

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“The online course is easy to access and the trainers were always available to respond to questions.”

McNair A.

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“Being an online course forced me to solve & understand anything I was having trouble with rather than in a classroom setting just asking a question, getting an answer and not fully understanding or retaining the information.”

Crowe N.

Yes, you can check the CEC list of accredited training providers https://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/accreditation/cec-accreditation-training-organisations-australia.pdf we are listed as the Australian Institute of Electrotechnology

Use the qualification checker on this website https://www.ieagreements.org/