Off-Grid Solar Course – Standalone Power Systems
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Duration:
5 Days face to face for Design and Install
3 days face to face for Design only
Combined with self-directed study. WEBINAR OPTION AVAILABLE WHERE COVID RESTRICTIONS IMPACT FACE TO FACE COURSESAll learning and assessment must be completed within 8 weeks of your last face-to-face class. You can apply for industry accreditation once you have completed your training successfully and we have issued your qualification parchment – this usually occurs within 7 days of passing all elements of your course
Prerequisites:
- Must have completed national qualifications in both Grid PV AND Battery Systems Design/ Install
Assessment:
Written Questions
Two designs
Two install practicals
Cost: (no gst applies)
Design and Install $2795 (CITB price $2138*)
Design Only $2145 (CITB price $2795*)
- * CITB (SA) funding is subject to eligibility and availability and funded amounts may change at short notice. You must pay the full course price for CITB enrolments – rebates are issued after you successfully complete your course. Booking Fee may apply
- Keystone Tasmania funds 50% of the full course fee for this course
- Price includes most training materials, morning tea and beverages
Selected Aust Standards at additional cost – please refer to course outline. You will also need access to these Australian Standards when working in the field
Starts 7.30 sharp. Finishes 4.00 pm
Face to face sessions x 3 (Design Only) or 5 (Design and Install) plus self directed learning
All training and some assessment activities are completed during training
Remaining assessments are completed in your own time and are due within 8 weeks of completing attendance
Payment is required before the course commences
Please refer to our Funding page
Yes – after successful completion of this course you can apply to become a provisionally accredited Stand-alone Power Systems Designer/Installer with Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA)
Delivery of this course is at our training facilities in: Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin.
Off-Grid Solar Course – Standalone Power Systems
Course Information
CITB and Keystone funding available as well as SAA CPD points!!
Electricians and suitably qualified Engineers and others who already hold national qualifications in Design/ Install Grid-Connected PV Systems AND Design/ Install Grid-Connected Battery Storage systems can complete our nationally recognised Stand-alone Power Systems course. You will be eligible for Stand-alone Power Systems (SPS) industry accreditation with Solar Accreditation Australia (additional accreditation requirements apply)
These courses are run concurrently (prerequisites apply):
22601VIC Design Stand-alone Power Systems
22600VIC Install Stand-alone Power Systems
To be complete these qualifications, you must
- have completed Solar Grid PV and Battery Storage qualifications
- For Install – be a Licensed Electrician (A-grade, full license) and
- For Install – enrol in and successfully complete the Design qualification (you can attend both courses at the same time)
Award:
Statement of Attainment for the qualification(s) completed.
SAA CPD Points: (apply for each of the below – separately – via your SAA Accreditation portal once accredited )
Design Stand Alone Power Systems: 40 points
Install Stand Alone Power Systems: 40 points
You have 12 months from the date of your certificate to apply for these points with SAA
Duration:
Design and Install – Consecutive 5 days face to face combined with self-directed study.
Design only – Consecutive 3 days face to face combined with self-directed study.
Work on live systems with trainers who actually work in the field. The Design course involves designing two compliant stand-alone power systems. The Install course involves additional learning including installing and commissioning of two different stand-alone power systems.
Non-electrician designers who wish to observe install practical training can do so by paying the full Design and Install course fee
You will receive thorough training and assessment to prepare you for field work – don’t be short changed by completing a shorter course involving only simple design and install concepts.
Contact us for a full Course Outline
Cost: (no gst applies).
Cost subject to change without notice
- $2795 for Design and Install – CITB price $2138*
- $2145 for Design Only course- CITB price $1767*
Keystone Tasmania funds 50% of the full course price for this course
For funding options and details, see our Course Funding page
Includes training materials, morning tea and beverages. Selected Aust Standards at additional cost – you must have access to a copy of AS/NZS 5139 – at your extra cost.
Course dates:
Courses run in each of our locations 2-3 times per year (student numbers permitting). Register for your course date in the calendar below. If you don’t see a course date that suits you, please click on EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – STAND ALONE COURSE and we will keep you on our waitlist – we’ll notify you when new course dates are released.
Choosing a training or education provider:
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has developed a fact sheet to allow you to be fully informed about your decision to enrol in a course of study. We recommend reading this information prior to enrolling.
It’s available by clicking here.
Our Commitment to You
Solar Training Centre does not have commercial ownership interests in solar sales and marketing companies or companies employing Accredited Designers and Installers.
Our trainers are committed to bringing you and your staff high quality training programs because they are solar industry professionals, not competitors to your business. You can refer your employees to our RTO services safe in the knowledge that we won’t undercut your business.
Our interest is in training you and your employees for industry accreditation, ensuring you are safe out in the field, and in building a highly qualified viable solar sector – together as partners, not as commercial rivals.
We are proud participants of the following funding schemes:
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)
QLD ONLY : Visit the Course Fee Funding Page for more information about CSQ Funding.
Construction Industry Training Board
SA ONLY: Visit the Course Fee Funding Page for more information about CITB Funding.
Keystone Funding (TAS)
TAS ONLY: Visit the Course Fee Funding Page for more information about CITB Funding.
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