An electrical licence is a prerequisite for enrolment in this course.

Electrical apprentices can also enrol in this course if they have completed the prerequisite Units of Competency (UEENEEE104A, UEENEEE137A, UEENEEG103A, and UEENEEE108A or UEENEEG106A) in their studies OR wait till they are issued their unrestricted electrical licence before being awarded a Statement of Attainment.

This course used two delivery methods:

• Online theory completed at students’ own pace.
• 5-day face-to-face practical component held at an Energy training Group Training Facility

Online component: The time to complete the online component will differ between students, but students should expect to commit around 56 hours (40 hours for online content and assessments, and 16 hours for the design task).

Practical component: 5-day face-to-face practical component held at an Energy training Group Training Facility. 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 PV systems.

The validation period of the Courses is twelve (12) months.  Extension fees will apply from the date of expiry, and the maximum extension period allowed is six (6) months from the date of expiry.

This training is funded by Solar Victoria as part of the Training and Workforce Development package. 

This funded training program closes on 31.03.2023 therefore needs to be successfully completed for the course to be fully subsidised.

Students are supplied with the publication Grid-Connected PV Systems Design and Installation 8th Edition as part of enrolment. The cost of the publication and the extra shipping charges is included in the course fees. Students are responsible for obtaining current copies of the following Australian Standards, available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website, and also available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations:

• 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

Students enrolled in the course must ensure that they have:

• Computer with a reliable Internet connection
• Scientific calculator
• Email account which they check regularly

In accordance with the Australian Quality Framework, Energy Training Group is fully committed to ensuring quality education for all students. We make sure the course process is:

• Fair
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Valid

Energy Training Group can engage in a recognition of prior learning evaluation on request of the candidate. Our organisation does not offer entry-level VET sector training.