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RENEW 2012 RENEWABLE ENERGY COURSES GUIDE
Learning for the future
Renewable energy courses guide
With enrolment time for next year approaching, we’ve updated our renewable
energy courses guide.
SHORT courses, TAFE and university courses can all provide skills Strategy 2020, found that the number of institutions offering
and knowledge in renewable technologies. renewable technology studies was too few to match the projected
Around Australia there are many options to choose from. In each demand for these skills when looking forward to the year 2020.
state except Tasmania there’s at least one TAFE offering accredited At the moment, however, Peter Averill thinks the demand for
qualifications in renewable energy. There are also 11 universities renewable energy training is being met by TAFEs and universities. At
providing coursework-based degrees in renewable or sustainable the TAFE level “demand is driven and tied to government initiatives
energy, and there are many short industry or TAFE courses providing and directions,” he says. Without government incentives, interest in
o Students installing PV at the NMIT Green Skills Centre.
specific industry accreditations. renewable education declines.
Peter Averill teaches the Certificate III in Renewable Energy at the
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) in Victoria. TAFE qualifications mean business University qualifications
He finds that students attracted to the course are generally mature Robbie Nichols completed the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy at Universities offer both technical skills and broader renewable energy
aged, even though the course is available to school leavers. They the Gordon Institute in Geelong. Before completing this qualification policy and management courses.
range from people looking to change or broaden their careers to those he was an electrical contractor with his own business. His interest in For example, Murdoch University in Western Australia offers a
who want to set up their own renewable energy systems at home. renewable energy began during a short course in solar installation—he Renewable Energy Engineering undergraduate course. They also
In this course, learning is hands-on, with students taught how to wanted to know more so he enrolled in the Certificate IV course. offer a Bachelor of Sustainable Energy Management that focuses on
install PV, wind generation and standalone systems. Peter makes The qualification took two years part time and he enjoyed the electricity generation systems as well as the social and environmental
the point that this type of study does not suit external learning: its study. He says, “There was great teaching, with lots of hands-on aspects of energy use across the areas of economics, policy and
hands-on nature means that it has to be face-to-face. learning, field trips and practical knowledge.” technology.
Peter Averill says the career paths of graduates of this Certificate III Not everyone made it to the end though. His class size dropped For engineering students, specialist online masters courses such
course tend to be broader than other equivalent trade qualifications. from 14 to 5 over the two years, with only the dedicated staying until as Advanced Renewable Energy, offered at the University of Sydney,
Graduates find work in areas ranging from PV installation for remote the end. look at renewable energy generation in terms of the principles of fluid
communities to home assessment for energy efficiency to solar His current business, Green Earth Electrical, is kept busy designing mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
water heating installation. As mature age students, they also often and installing house-specific PV systems. He’s also a solar inspector
incorporate prior knowledge and skills with their newly learnt skills for the federal government. Carbon management
in renewable technology. And finally, if technical skills aren’t your thing but you want to
Short courses bring sustainability to your workplace, courses that offer carbon
Enough skilled workers? Short courses can provide the bare minimum for accreditation, management can give you skills to reduce an organisation’s carbon
In a report published in 2009, the Clean Energy Council found that allowing tradespeople to design and install photovoltaic systems. footprint. Training providers such as Carbon Trading International
the “current workforce demand is not being fully met, let alone Other short courses, such as those provided by the University of offer online units such as Evaluate Carbon Reduction and Renewable
projected demand.” Wollongong help engineers develop skills in subjects including Smart Energy Options in their Certificate II and IV courses in carbon
The report, Australian Renewable Energy Training and Workforce Metering and Demand Side Management. management.
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ACT
Canberra Institute Renewable Energy Introduction Statement of SAFE23: Designer/ Electricians licences or appropriate February 2013 and – Kelvin Martin Provides training requirements for CEC
of Technology Attainment install of grid electrical pre-requisites as per EEOZ July 2013 Ph: (02) 6205 4221 accreditation and local requirements for
Canberra, ACT connected and CEC requirments kelvin.martin@cit. installing renewables within the ACT.
Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Renewable photovoltaic systems. edu.au Evaluation of new technologies with an
Energy SAFE24: Training industry insight.
Training Program in Renewable Energy Systems and program in stand-alone On campus Greg Hartup
Technologies renewable energy Ph: (02) 6207 4219
systems greg.hartup@cit.edu.au
Training Program in Renewable Energy Power www.cit.act.edu.au
Systems
NSW
GSES – Global CEC Accredited Training: GSES-PVD: Design Appropriate electrical pre-requisites Online offered Courses include theory delivered Matthew O’Regan GSES is a private Registered Training
Sustainable Energy Grid Connect PV Design only as per CEC requirements continuously, online, with quizzes and Organisation (RTO)
Solutions Pty Ltd Grid Connect PV Install GSES-PVI: Install only practical monthly assessments. install & design/
Botany NSW Grid Connect PV Design & Install GSES-PVDI: Design & install courses have a face-
Install to-face practical component.
Design courses include a written
exam and design task.
Commercial PV Systems Design – PV industry experience desirable Training schedules 3 hr professional development
published short course
Introduction to SAPS – quarterly
What’s New in PV –
Solar Sales – Open entry Continuous Online or face-to-face bespoke
enrolment training for industry
Mount Druitt TAFE Cert II in Renewable Energy 17737 Year 10 or Year 12 July 2012 On campus Vince Blanco –
Mount Druitt, NSW or distance education Head Teacher
Cert II in Sustainable Energy 17743 Year 10 or Year 12 Electrical Engineering
Cert III in Renewable Energy (ELV) 17762 Recommend Cert II or IV in Ph: (02) 9208 6293
renewable energy or Year 12
Rachael Hanlon
Cert IV in Renewable Energy (Electrical) 17784 Licensed electrician Business Coordinator
Ph: (02) 9208 6244
Cert IV in Renewable Energy 17781 Recommend Cert II or IV in
renewable energy
Dip in Renewable Energy Engineering 17791 Licensed electrician
Adv Dip in Renewable Energy Technology 17905 Recommend Cert II or IV in
renewable energy
Adv Dip in Renewable Energy Engineering 17904 Licensed electrician
Design and Install Grid Connected Photovoltaic 19342 Licensed electrician Continuous
Skill Set enrolments
throughout the
Designer Grid Connected Photovoltaic Skill Set 19343 Recognised competencies related to year
electrical fundamentals
Installer Grid Connected Photovoltaic Skill Set 19342 Licensed electrician
Carbon Accounting 1 & 2 - Open entry
Energy Auditing 1 &2 - Open entry
Micro Hydro Energy Systems - Licensed electrician
Design and Install Small Wind Energy Conversions - Licensed electrician
ACMA ‘Open” Cabling Provider Skill Set 18868 Licensed electrician and/or
Cert II or Cert III Electronics and
Communications or equivalent
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NECA Training Grid Connect PV Design & Install 509 Licensed electrician Enquire now for Online theory training and Cidalia Freitas Course provides qualifications required
Burwood NSW study in 2012 assessment. Two day practical Ph: (02) 9744 1099 to apply to the Clean Energy Council of
workshop. Design task Fax: (02) 9744 1830 Australia to become an accredited installer
assignment cidaliaf@neca.asn.au of PV technologies.
www.neca.asn.au
TAFE NSW – Certificate IV Electrical – UEE41911 None. Learners should either be January 2013 – Electrical Trades – Danny –
South Western Renewable Energy 20248 in relevant employment or have Munro (Head Teacher)
Sydney Institute access to appropriate simulated Ph: (02) 9682 0433
(SWSI) workplace environments to achieve
Granville Campus, the completion requirements of this
NSW course.
Statement of Attainment – Grid Connected 19823 Participants must be licensed January 2013
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems electricians to enrol in this program.
There are no formal pre-requisites for
this course. Course participants must
either be in relevant employment
or have access to appropriate
workplace environments to achieve
the completion requirements of this
course.
TAFE NSW – Solar Sales: Retail Sales Skills to Promote TBA Open entry (Year 10 level January 2013 Theory delivered online Sue Pendrith The course is for sales, technicians, trade
Northern Sydney Sustainable Energy recommended). Minimum entry including quizzes and Ph: (02) 9472 1364 nsi. and marketing personnel who need to have
Institute requirements assessments green@tafensw.edu.au sustainable energy knowledge to promote
and sell sustainable energy products and
Nadia Toumi services
Ph: 0408 395 513 nadia.
toumi@det.nsw.edu.au
TAFE NSW – Design and Install Grid Connected Photovoltaic 19823 Licensed electrician Continual UEENEEK025C, UEENEEK035C 131 674 This flexible delivery course provides
Northern Sydney Skill Set enrolments and UEENEEK048A. Flexible Northern Sydney electricians with CEC accreditation in design
Institute, Hornsby throughout the online learning and three-day Institute Course and install of PV systems. This course can be
College year face to face practical session Information completed in 12 weeks by students.
followed by two design tasks
Certificate IV in Renewable Energy TAFE NSW Course Open entry (Year 10 or Year 12 January 2013 On campus, full time or part This qualification is for those working in the
Code: 17781 level recommended). Recommend time. Part time classes run field of renewable energy. This qualification
National Course Code: completed Certificate II in renewable weekday evenings. provides competencies to select, install,
UEE41607 energy or relevant employment commission, fault find and maintain
or have access to appropriate multiple renewable energy sources and
workplace environment equipment for control of energy use
TAFE NSW – Wind Site Assessment Tafe Statement 28756 No entry requirements January 2013 4 day workshop 131 674 The course is for wind manufacturers and
Northern Sydney Northern Sydney installers, council planners, renewable
Institute, Institute Course energy salespeople and trainers.
Meadowbank Information
College
University of NSW Photovoltaic Devices and – – Enrol any time, Online only, 12 week course. Rob Largent –
Sydney, NSW Applications for Professionals but March is best Ph: (02) 9385 5457
to be with a larger r.largent@unsw.edu.au
discussion group. www.pv.unsw.edu.au
4 Year Bachelor of Engineering Aug 2012 via On campus only
Renewable Energy Engineering Universities
Admission Centre.
4 Year Bachelor of Engineering Late entries till
Photovoltaics and Feb 2013.
Solar Energy Engineering
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Western Institute Grid Connect Photovoltaic Sysyems 19823 Appropriate electrical pre-requisites Check with On campus Deb Davis Course covers the design and installation
of TAFE, Institute Commercial of grid connect PV systems. It includes
Orange College Administrator working safely, set up and design,
NSW MEC&T Faculty placement, securing and connection of the
1587 Forest Road PV system and associated components,
Orange NSW 2800 applicable national standards and
Ph: (02) 6393 2639 guidelines, connection to a supply grid
converter, metering and circuit connection.
Queensland
Skillstech Australia, CEC Grid Connect Accreditation (Design and Install) – Year 12 maths and science or mature Enrolments Online plus some practical The Contact Centre Some modules from this course
Eagle Farm Campus age entry. You can get unit credit if can be made attendance Ph: 1800 654-447 require practical exercises, which may
QLD you have an electrical qualification. all year round be completed on the job or through
with 6 months Richard Cary, Course attendance at our campus
CEC Stand Alone Accreditation (Design and Install) – Year 12 maths and science to complete any Coordinator
and Edorsement Units (Wind, Micro-Hydro and or mature age entry given unit Ph: (07) 32593004
Hybrid)
Admin Officer
Ph: (07) 32593109
recadmin.skillstech@
deta.qld.gov.au
University of the Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems ENS281 Apply to enrol at USC via QTAC or 2013 Sem 1 Full time on campus Dr Peter Killen A basic introduction to the physics of
Sunshine Coast cross institutional enrolment from pkillen@usc.edu.au renewable energy systems.
QLD another university
Sunshine Coast Course of Grid Connect – Short Course UEE42010 The participant must be a licensed Monday 29 Six consecutive days (Monday Sunshine Coast Institute Cost: $1250 approx
TAFE electrician and be industry current October to to Saturday) 8am – 5pm plus six of TAFE, School of
QLD Saturday 3 weeks to complete assignments Engineering
November 2012 at home Ph: (07) 5457 1000
www.sunshinecoast.
tafe.qld.gov.au
South Australia
PEER VEET Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Grid Connected K025 & K048 As per CEC requirements Ongoing Block training Rebecca, Emily –
Albert Park, SA Power Systems. Ph: (08) 8348 1200
www.peer.com.au
Design of Solar Photovoltaic Grid Connected Power K025 & K035
Systems
Regency TAFE Grid Connected PV Systems Install accreditation K025 & K048 As per CEC requirements On going Block training Kennedy Mavunganidze –
Adelaide, SA training Ph: (08) 8348 2411
Kennedy.
Grid Connected PV Systems Design accreditation K025 & K035 As per CEC requirements Block training Mavunganidze@tafesa.
training edu.au
Stand Alone Power Systems accreditation training K023B, K025C, As per CEC requirements Block training www.tafe.sa.edu.au/
K027B, K028B, renewableenergy
K034B, K039B
Certificate IV in Renewable Energy UEE41610 Completion of high school education Twice a year Part time
TAFESA Regional Grid connected PV systems accreditation training K025, K048 & K035 As per CEC requirements Continuous Flexible online delivery with an Dean Smart –
Berri Campus, enrolments on campus practical component Ph: 0457 537 052
Berri SA through the year dean.smart@tafesa.
edu.au
Certificate II renewable energy UEE21510 Year 11 maths and science or mature Twice a year Part time only www.tafe.sa.edu.au/
age entry (day and night) renewableenergy
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Tasmania
University of Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Power N5B A bachelor degree in electrical Enrolments can One-year course, full time, or School of Engineering The certificate is designed to meet the
Tasmania, Systems engineering or a degree or other be made all year 2 years part time. Currently on Ph: (03) 6226 2135 needs of engineers who have prior
Hobart TAS tertiary qualifications deemed by the with 13 weeks campus, but in future some units knowledge or some experience on
University to be equivalent. Students to complete any will be online Professor Michael distribution, transmission and generating
without the stated prerequisites given unit Negnevitsky utilities and are seeking to improve their
but who have relevant professional Ph: (03) 6226 7613 knowledge or accelerate their experience.
experience and/or training approved Michael.Negnevitsky@ The course will provide participants with
by the Associate Dean (T&L) and the utas.edu.au the skills and knowledge identified to meet
course coordinator might be eligible www.creps.utas.edu.au industry competencies
The Skills Institute, Grid Connect PV for Electricians and Electrical GC-I, GC-D, GC-D&I Students must be Licensed As demand allows. Install only – 4 days. Paul Nilssen GC-I is for electricians installing grid-connect
TAS Engineers Electricians or Electrical/Electronic At least two Design only – 6 short days Ph: (03) 6434 5844 PV systems which are designed by a third
Engineers courses in NW, Design and Install – 6 full days Paul.Nilssen@ party. GC-D is for electricians or electrical
North and South skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au engineers who design grid connect PV
of Tasmania per www.skillsinstitute. systems for a third party electrician to
year com.au install. GC-D&I is for the principal or project
manager of a contracting company who
installs, designs and supervises installation
of grid connected PV systems.
Victoria
Chisholm Institute Cert II in Renewable Energy UEE21510 Year 11 maths & science or mature December, Full time and part time Centre for Integrated Aimed at people interested in design,
of TAFE, age entry January and Engineering and Science installation, commissioning, operation,
Berwick VIC February Ph: (03) 9212 5149 maintenance, equipment sales, consultancy
Cert IV in Renewable Energy UEE41610 Year 12 maths and science or mature enquiries@chisholm.vic. or energy management
age entry edu.au, www.chisholm.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – UEE62010
Renewable Energy vic.edu.au
CEC accredited training for: Solar Grid-Connect – K025C (S003171) Qualified electrician, E/E engineer or Rolling intakes – all On campus part time: Short Courses Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited
Design and Solar Grid-Connect – Install K026B (S003172) Cert IV in Renewable Energy as per year (2+2+2) weeks Ph: (03) 9238 8111 training
K035C (S003173) CEC requirements
Northern Certificate III in Renewable Energy (ELV) UEE32011 Open entry January 2013 1 year full time or longer part Cindy Davies –
Melbourne time, on campus only Ph: (03) 9269 1068
Institute of TAFE
Epping, VIC Marilyn McNaughton
Ph: (03) 9269 1062
renewables@nmit.vic.
edu.au
www.nmit.vic.edu.au/
studyareas/renewable_
energy
RMIT, Renewable Energy Grid Connect Design and S130219, S130220, Electricians, technicians and September 2012 6–10 days 8am – 5pm Continuing Education Designed to provide licensed electricians
Melbourne VIC Installation, short courses S130221 engineers wishing to practise in the Centre (03) 9925 8111, and electrical engineers with the knowledge
renewable energy sector. Course structure includes face to 9am to 5pm weekdays and practical skills to design and install
face delivery and practical tasks. PV power systems that satisfy CEC
accreditation requirements.
Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy), GD149, GC115 Direct entry to Master of Engineering Applications Master of Engineering is Associate Professor The sustainable energy programs provide
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy and requires a relevant undergraduate for coursework one-and-a-half years full-time John Andrews a pathway for engineers and scientists,
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy degree. Entry to the Graduate programs are due or three years part-time. The School of Aerospace, or those with an alternative acceptable
Certificate can be obtained through by 10 November, Graduate Diploma is one year Mechanical and qualification and significant experience in
professional experience. semester 1 and full-time or two years part-time Manufacturing industry, to gain a qualification in the area of
31 May, semester 2 and the Graduate Certificate is Engineering sustainable energy.
six months full-time or one year Tel: +61 3 9925 6085
part-time. Email: andrews.john@
rmit.edu.au
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Holmesglen Design and Install Grid Connected PV Systems REDIPV Licensed electrician Monthly, check Delivered over 5 days at EEIT Office Successful completion meets CEC
Institute, with Institute Moorabbin Renewable Energy Ph: (03) 9209 5690 accreditation requirements.
Moorabbin VIC Training Centre with online EEIT@Holmesglen.
activities and assessments, with edu.au
an option of a weekend field trip
to rural campus. Program Manager:
David Tolliday
Designer Only Grid Connected PV Systems REDOPV Engineer or electrical competencies Check with Delivered face-to-face at Ph: (03) 9209 5960 Successful completion meets CEC
as required by CEC accreditation Institute Moorabbin Renewable Energy David.Tolliday@ accreditation requirements.
Training Centre with online Holmesglen.edu.au
activities and assessments.
Install Only Grid Connected PV Systems REIOPV Licensed electrician Check with Delivered face-to-face at our Successful completion meets CEC
Institute Moorabbin Renewable Energy accreditation requirements.
Training Centre with online
activities and assessments.
Design and Install PV Systems (for industry groups) REDIPVM As required Course specifically designed for Can be designed to lead to a formal
your organisiation. qualification for CEC accreditation or
information session for non-electrical staff,
e.g. sales team.
PV for Project Managers PV4PM Check with Delivered over 4 days at Not a formal qualification. There is no
Institute Moorabbin Renewable Energy formal assessment and completion of this
Training Centre. Certificate of course cannot be used as entry or RPL into
Completion Only awarded any other course.
Design and Install Off-Grid PV Systems REDISAPS Licensed electrician Feb, May, July, Delivered online (activities and Successful completion meets CEC
Sept. Check with assessments) with face-to-face accreditation requirements.
Institute practical and review sessions at
Moorabbin Renewable Energy
Stand-Alone Power Systems (ELV) RESAPS Check with Training Centre. –
Institute
Certificate IV in Electrical - PV Systems UEE42011 Licensed electrician Feb, May, July, Delivered face-to-face at –
Sept. Check with Moorabbin Renewable Energy
Institute Training Centre with online
activities and assessments
Certificate III in Renewable Energy UEE32011 Year 10 or equivalent with literacy Feb & July Delivered face-to-face at –
and numeracy sufficient for Cert IV Moorabbin Renewable Energy
level. Mature age entry welcome Training Centre with online
activities and assessments
Certificate IV in Renewable Energy UEE41611 Cert III in RE or equivalent with Feb & July –
literacy and numeracy sufficient
for Cert III level. Mature age entry
welcome
Design and Install Small Wind Energy Conversion REWECS Licensed electrician Apr & Sept / Delivered online (activities and Successful completion meets CEC
Systems check with assessments) with face-to-face accreditation requirements. SAPS course is
Institute practical and review sessions at a pre-requisite
Moorabbin Renewable Energy
Training Centre.
Wind Accreditation RPL Process REWECS_RPL Experienced small wind designers As required In a one-on-one environment at Successful completion meets CEC
and installers your workplace or onsite accreditation requirements.
Swinburne At the time of writing, Swinburne was reviewing its courses and could not provide course information for the guide. Contact Swinburne University for current course information.
University of
Technology
Melbourne VIC
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Western Australia
Curtin University Master of Engineering Science (Electrical 300821 Bachelor degree in Electrical Twice a year On campus only Robyn Cornwell Students can enrol in this course with
Perth WA Engineering) Engineering or in a closely related Ph: (08) 9266 7885 an emphasis on Renewable Energy
field of Engineering r.cornwell@curtin. Engineering.
edu.au
Master of Engineering Science (Renewable Energy 304254 The course emphasises all aspects of
Power Systems) renewable energy generation and its
application with particular emphasis on
remote areas & Asia.
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power 313594 Tertiary entrance rank or an alternate Engineering First year Options may be selected in this
Engineering) pathway Office undergraduate degree to provide a strong
Dr Garry Leadbeater, renewable energy emphasis.
Director
Ph: (08) 9266 1088
Murdoch Bachelor of Engineering B1188 Entry based on tertiary entrance January 2013 Full time and part time, Martina Calais The design and use of renewable energy
University, (Renewable Energy Engineering) rank (alternative pathways are also on campus only Ph: (08) 9360 7628 technologies and energy sources.
Murdoch Campus, possible) m.calais@murdoch. Detailed studies of related technologies,
WA edu.au manufacturing, system design and
www.see.murdoch. implementation, computer modelling and
edu.au analysis, system maintenance and fault
diagnosis, economics, marketing and policy.
Emphasis on hands-on experience.
Bachelor of Engineering + B1203 Full time (5 years) and part time, Various Engineering majors including
Bachelor of Commerce on campus only Renewable Energy Engineering. Commerce
(Renewable Energy Engineering) degree is normally taken with a major in
Management. Other Commerce majors are
possible in consultation.
Bachelor of Engineering + B1216 Available with any of the Bachelors of
Bachelor of Science Science at Murdoch, but more than 5
(Renewable Energy Engineering) years study may be necessary. Popular
combinations include: Environmental
Science, Energy Studies, Chemistry and
Physics. Students beware, this is a very
demanding combination.
Murdoch University Master of Science M1155 A recognised Honours degree or January 2013. Online, external & on-campus Trevor Pryor 1 year full time
Perth, WA (Renewable Energy) higher, or equivalent training, in July 2013 intake options available Ph: (08) 9360 2416
Sustainable Energy Management may also be t.pryor@murdoch.
or Renewable Energy Engineering, available edu.au
or Postgraduate Diploma in Energy www.see.murdoch.
Studies, or Postgraduate Diploma edu.au
in Energy and the Environment, or
satisfactory preparation through
previous study or professional
experience.
Postgrad Diploma in Energy and the Environment P1030 Recognised degree in a 1 year full time
relevant field plus Physics to upper
Postgrad Diploma in Energy Studies P1000 high school level
Postgrad Certificate in Energy Studies C1008 Recognised degree in a relevant field. 1 semester full time
Students with alternative satisfactory
preparation may also be admitted
Bachelor of Science B1188 Entry based on ATAR January 2013 Online, external & on-campus 3 years full time
(Sustainable Energy Management) options available
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Polytechnic West Certificate IV in Electrical – Photovoltaic Systems UEE42009 Depending on pathway: Enrolments all 3 to 5 days on campus plus off Anne Cannone CEC accreditation to design and install grid
Thornlie Campus Skill Set TAFE ID W853 electricians, unrestricted licence year campus assignments Ph: (08) 9267 7674 or connected photovoltaic systems
Perth, WA W853 holders, electrical engineers or Carolyn Smart
paraprofessionals. ph: (08) 9267 7671
College Of Electrical Cert IV in Electrical-Photovoltaic Systems UEE42010 All applicants must hold a current Rolling intakes – all 5 days + 1 evening (50 hours) – Lynda LeBoydre This qualification provides electricians with
Training Inc WA Electricians Licence endorsed year Full Time Ph: (08) 9417 8166 the competencies to install, set up, test,
Jandakot WA with no restrictions. In addition, have admin8@cet.asn.au fault find and repair photovoltaic systems
working knowledge of both written in domestic and commercial premises. It
and spoken English. contains Units of Competency endorsed by
the CEC and information regarding the use
and application of interval metering.
Lighting for Living Lighting for Living To gain entry learners should be either On demand 1 day (8 hours), or 2 x 4 hour The course has been designed to provide
an apprentice Electrotechnology evenings the learner with sufficient knowledge and
Electrician, a qualified Electrician, skills to enable them to advise clients on
an Architect, a Builder, a Building their basic energy efficiency needs and
Designer, an Electrical Contractor or strategies they could utilise within their
an Electrical Engineer. business/property.
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