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Solar accreditation training

Prior to undertaking training, you must ensure that you have met the pre-requisites as outlined by the Clean Energy Council (CEC). 

You may be able to obtain these units of competency through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT).

Holders of an electrical license or Electrical/Electronics Degree are given credit for these units.

Note: Subsidised training may be available through sources such as the CITB or the Industry Skills Fund.

Grid-connect accreditation

Accredited individuals with this accreditation can work on solar systems connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Design Only
This accreditation is for individuals who want to design solar systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Install Only
This accreditation is for individuals who want to install solar systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

Grid-connect Design and Install
This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of solar systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

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Solar Training Courses

Course Name   Duration

Battery storage accreditation

This accreditation is for individuals who want to design and/or install battery storage systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Design Only
This accreditation is for individuals who want to design battery storage systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Install Only
This accreditation is for individuals who want to install battery storage systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Design and Install
This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of battery storage systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

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Battery Storage Training Courses

Course Name   Duration

Stand-alone (off-grid) accreditation

Accredited individuals with this accreditation can work on solar systems that are not connected to the grid.

SPS Design and Install
This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of solar systems that are not connected to the grid.

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Stand-alone Off-grid Training Courses

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Upon completion of a TAFE SA solar short course students can apply for accreditation on the Clean Energy Council website.

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