Overview
The Grid Connected PV with Battery Storage course provides nationally accredited training for electricians in the installation of grid connected PV battery storage systems.
Studying the Grid Connected PV with Battery Storage at Holmesglen
The course blends online learning with practical face-to-face on-campus workshops. Students are required to complete online study and attend a series of on-campus practical workshop sessions. The online study and on-campus sessions are delivered in parallel, by one course instructor.
Training is delivered at Holmesglen’s Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence, Australia’s premier facility for delivering nationally accredited training in solar energy. A $2.1 million upgrade, fully funded by the Victorian Government, to our renewable energy training facilities has just been completed and includes the installation of new solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations at the Moorabbin campus. This gives learners hands-on experience using premium equipment and technologies and experience with commercial systems, and provides Holmesglen with the capacity to train workers for Victoria’s clean energy future.
Course structure
Online study
The online component covers all the theoretical knowledge and assessment required for design and installation of grid-connected PV systems.
You will be provided with a course book, access to our online learning resources, and ongoing support with the course instructor.
You must successfully complete compulsory online coursework prior to attending a related practical workshop session.
Practical workshop
The workshops will include a review of online content to ensure you obtain a thorough understanding of all design and theoretical knowledge, and cover all the practical requirements and assessment for the course, including installation of Grid-Connected Battery Storage systems.
Attendance at the practical workshops is compulsory.
Units
View units
| Unit code |
Name |
| UEERE4001 |
Install, maintain and fault find battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems |
| UEERE5001 |
Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| UEERE4001 | Install, maintain and fault find battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems |
| UEERE5001 | Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
This program is for qualified A-Grade electricians with a CEC accreditation for Design and Install Grid Connected PV Systems.
Holmesglen requires all learners to be a qualified electrician or hold an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence’ or equivalent, issued in an Australian state or territory; and hold accreditation in Design and Install Grid Connected PV Systems, or have provisional Solar Accreditation with the Clean Energy Council.
Holmesglen recommends secondary Year 11 level numeracy and literacy or successful completion of vocational certificate/s to be suitable for this course.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will attain a Statement of Attainment.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
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| Full Fee | $2,156 | per annum |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | per annum |
| Activities fee | $0 | per annum |
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
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