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SSUEE0009

Solar Panel and Grid Connect Design Skill Set

Skill Set

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Fee-Free TAFE

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$0
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$2,000

Course overview

This short course will prepare you for Grid Connect accreditation as prescribed by Solar Accreditation Australia.

If you are an electrician you may choose to gain Grid Connect Accreditation in Install and Design.  

Non-Electricians may only enrol in Design.  Read the specific details about accreditation at Solar Accreditation Australia before enrolling in this course.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this program requires you to complete the unit listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERE0054
    Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERE0054
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete site surveys for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERE0061
    Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERE0061
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEEEL0039 , UEERE0054
  • UNIT NAME
  • Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
Ways to study
  • All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed
Anytime

Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.

2 months
Part time 5 hours per week of self-directed study
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0

    Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $2,000

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 5 hours per week of self-directed study
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0

    Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $2,000

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

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Solar Panel and Grid Connect Design Skill Set (SSUEE0009)

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Solar Panel and Grid Connect Design Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSUEE0009
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Students must have enrolled in the Course in Solar Panel and Grid Connect Install Accreditation.

Prior to study students must either:

  • complete seven electrical knowledge units available in the Course in Foundation Electrical Units Prerequisites
  • apply to the TAFE Queensland recognition of prior learning (RPL) unit for RPL in the eight electrical knowledge units
  • be granted an exemption from the eight electrical knowledge units by the Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA). This is granted automatically to Electricians, Electrical or Electronics Engineers and in some cases to other Engineers.
    Solar Accreditation Australia – Accrediting the Professionals Shaping Australia's Distributed Energy Future

Resources required

Required textbooks and Australian Standards (AS):

  • Grid Connected PV Systems Design and Installation (8th Edition) by GSES.  This is available for purchase through QTW .  Limited copies (old version) are accessible via the TAFE Queensland library.  
  • AS 4777 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters (accessible via the TAFE Queensland library)
  • AS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays (accessible via the TAFE Queensland library)

Materials list:

  • notebook
  • calculator
  • active email address
  • internet access
  • Microsoft Word and Excel.

Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry in to practical classes.

Important information

You must successfully complete unit UEERE0011 Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems to be eligible to apply for Grid Connect Accreditation with the Clean Energy Council.

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.