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Stand-Alone Power Systems

Course Overview

The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge in Stand Alone Power systems for you to analyse information, create solutions for customers

There are 3 variations of this course depending on your experience:

Full Course
For qualified electricians without any renewables experience

PV certified
For qualified electricians who already have Grid Connected Solar units

PV/BS certified
For qualified electricians who already have Grid Connected Solar units and Grid Connected Battery Storage units

What you’ll Learn

  • How to plan a Stand-alone Power System solution
  • How to design a Stand-alone Power System solution
  • Australian Standard requirements for the installation of Stand-alone Power Systems
  • Installation requirements for a Stand-alone Power System solution.
  • Work, Health, and Safety requirements

Who Should do this course

Licenced Electricians looking to add Stand-alone power systems to services provided.

Employability

This qualification will improve your knowledge and skills in renewable energy, Provide a pathway to accreditation as a Stand-Alone Power Systems designer and installer with the CEC.

Course Features

  • Experienced course facilitators, trainers, and assessors.
  • High level support.

Course Information

Study Method

Blended – including Face to Face / Live Online / Self-Paced Online

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Certificate

Statement of Attainment

Start Date

On Enrolment

Duration and Study Load

You will have access to the course for a period of 24 months.

Full Course 
You will need to complete approximately 50 hours of online training and assessment along with 16 - 24 hours of face-to-face training and assessment.

PV certified
You will need to complete approximately 40 hours of online training and assessment along with 16 hours of face-to-face training and assessment.

PV/BS certified
You will need to complete approximately 30 hours of online training and assessment and 8 hours of face-to-face training and assessment.

Price

Deposit of $1500.00 and final payment prior to commencement.

Full Course
$4695.00 no GST

PV certified
$3755.00

PV/BS certified
$2755.00

Entry Requirements & Prerequisites

Full Course

  • Qualified Electrician in Australia (Supervisor or Contractor)

PV certified

  • Completed Grid Connected Solar (UEERE0016, UEERE0011, UEERE0022 or UEERE0054, UEERE0061, UEERE0080 and UEERE0081)

PV/BS certified

  • Completed Grid Connected Solar (UEERE0016, UEERE0011, UEERE0022 or UEERE0054, UEERE0061, UEERE0080 and UEERE0081)
  • Completed Grid Connected Battery Storage (UEERE4001 and UEERE5001 or UEERE0054, UEERE0060, UEERE0078 and UEERE0077)
Included in Course
  • Training material (Online), Training Resources (Face – to Face)
  • Textbook Stand-Alone Power Systems Design and Installation 8th Edition
Not included in Course

Australian Standards – You will need to access these through Techstreet, SAI global or a reseller. (CHECK WITH SMART ENERGY COUNCIL. Standards Required include:

  • AS/NZS 5033 – Photovoltaic arrays
  • AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
  • AS/NZS 4509.1 – Stand Alone Power Systems – Safety and installation
  • AS/NZS 4509.2 – Stand Alone Power Systems – System design
  • AS/NZS 5139 – Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
  • AS/NZS 3010 – Electrical installations – Generating sets
  • AS/NZS 3000:2018 – Wiring Rules
  • AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Electrical installations – Selection of cables
Units - Full Course
UEERE0055 Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0063 Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0078 Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
UEERE0079 Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation
UEERE0081 Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
Units - PV certified
UEERE0055 Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0063 Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0078 Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
UEERE0079 Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation
Units - PV/BS certified
UEERE0055 Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0063 Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
UEERE0079 Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation

Stand-Alone Solar Designer and Installer

Enrolment options

3 course variations depending on experience.

$1500* deposit on enrolment

Balance paid before course commencement *GST exempt

Included in the Course

  • Access to all relevant Australian and New Zealand standards (to download and print) approx $1500.00

  • Student membership (12 months) with the Smart Energy Council approx $70.00

  • Student access to Pylon Observer design software

Entry requirements

Qualified Electrician in Australia (Supervisor or Contractor)