Course Review: Solar (PV) and the National Electric Code
With the rise of renewable energy the Solar (PV) and National Electric Code certification course is the easiest way to get into the lucrative solar energy market.
There are tremendous growth opportunities in this industry that is growing at 27%. The Solar (PV) and National Electric Code certification course can lead you to a career that can easily make 47,670 per year on average which is the median annual wage for a Certified PV Installer. With a few years under their belt, top professionals in the industry are making as high as 72,080 per year!
Quick Facts
Type of course: Online. Scheduled Course: Oct 25, 2022. Nov 13, 2022 Duration: 10 Hours per week, total of 3 estimated weeks Credits: 30 Continuing Education Units Eligibility Restriction (Prerequisite): None This course fulfills some NABCEP CEU requirements and serves as preparation for the NABCEP Photovoltaic System certification exam. View the course
Total price excluding tax is 648.75 To discover different financial aid options, check out this article.
2021 Yearly Median Pay: 47,670 per year 2021 Hourly Median Pay: 22.92 per hour Wages for solar photovoltaic installers
Job Outlook, 2021-31: 27% (Much faster than average) The continuous growth and use of solar PV systems are likely to produce jobs for installation and maintenance. As the cost of PV panels and shingles continues to fall, more families are likely to benefit from solar systems, increasing demand for professionals who install and maintain them. Solar photovoltaic installers’ employment is expected to expand 27 percent between 2021 and 2031, substantially faster than the average for all occupations. Over the next decade, around 2,500 job vacancies for solar photovoltaic installation are expected.
What solar photovoltaic installers do
ZipRecruiter has identified ten cities where the average Solar Installer income is higher than the national average. With average incomes greater than the national average in these U.S. cities, the chances for economic progress by shifting locations as a Solar Installer appear to be extremely profitable.
Design and Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems Course
5 Days face to face online (WEBINAR OPTION AVAILABLE)Self-paced study via online learning and assessment which can be commenced at any time after your enrolment is accepted. Plus 5 days face to face training. Total online component is up to 50 hours. Students with prior skills and experience in the field will be able to progress through the course more quickly.
Prerequisites:
Contact us for full course outline. Prerequisites include units from Cert III Electrotechnology studies. Please contact us for information about enrolment by Apprentices and non-electricians
Assessment:
Written Questions and Practicals
Downloads
Start 8.30am- finish 4.30 pm Monday then 7.30am.3.30pm Tuesday-Friday
Face to face sessions x 5 plus self directed learning – see above or full Course Outline for details
Core training and some assessment activities are completed during training.
Remaining learning and assessment is completed in your own time, within 8 weeks of completing attendance. See above for more details
Payment is required before the course commences in line with the due date of your invoice.
CITB (SA) is availability and eligibility. Our courses in QLD are supported by industry and are discounted accordingly where possible. Contact us for more information.
Will completion of the Solar PV Installation Course and /or Design Course allow me to apply for CEC accreditation as a solar installer / solar designer?
Yes, after the completion of this course (Design and/ or Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems), you may apply for a provisional accreditation as a Solar PV Installer with the Clean Energy Council (CEC) here.
To become a fully qualified Solar PV Installer or Designer you will need to: complete Solar Training Centre’s course in Design and/or Install Grid Connected Solar PV Systems. apply for provisional accreditation with CEC. pass the CEC’s online assessment and also submit and pass a CEC install case study. Solar Training Centre is not involved in this CEC process – contact the CEC for more information.
Delivery of this course is at our training facilities in: Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin. Contact us if you would like to arrange group training at alternative locations
Solar Installation/Design Course Information
Licensed Electricians, Electrical Apprentices (with conditions) and Electrical/ Electronic Engineers can gain entry to provisional Grid-Connect Design and /or Install PV Systems Accreditation with the Clean Energy Council (CEC) by successfully completing this short course (additional CEC accreditation requirements apply – see www.cleanenergycouncil.com.au).
Watch the CEC’s video about the CEC Accreditation process here
If you are not an Electrician or Electrical/Electronic Engineer, contact us to discuss your study options.
Our Grid Connected Solar PV Design /Install Course involves these units of study:
UEERE0022 Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
UEERE0016 Install, configure, and commission LV grid-connected photovoltaic power systems
UEERE0011 Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
Students wishing to complete only Design Grid Connected PV Systems will study UEERE0022 and UEERE0011
Students wishing to complete only Install Grid Connected PV Systems will study UEERE0022 and UEERE0016 only
If you are an Electrical Apprentice, ask us about your study pathway to CEC Accreditation.
Award: Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units of study.
Note: Electrical and Electronic Engineers can complete our Design Only course and receive a Certificate of Completion which is accepted by the Clean Energy Council for an application as a provisional CEC Accredited Designer. Apprentices who complete Design and Install studies can apply for provisional accreditation in Design, but must have an unrestricted electrical license to be eligible to apply for Install accreditation.
Duration: Faced to face option – 5 consecutive days combined with self-directed study online up to 50 hours (students with field experience may complete the course in a shorter time frame)
Live Webinar option – 4 consecutive days Live Interactive Webinars 1 day face to face combined with self-directed study – Available periodically and when Covid impacts our business operations – or yours!
Design only and Install only courses are 4 days face to face with self-directed study online.
CEC Accredited/ Qualified Installers who wish to undertake the Design Course are provided credit transfer for studies already completed – you’ll attend for two days and complete additional homework
We deliver a comprehensive and thorough course with extensive trainer input – we don’t cut corners or reduce the course duration just to push you through quickly. In particular, you will complete two full compliant system designs to industry standards. Our course fully prepares you for your application for CEC accreditation. Our trainers can assist you post face-to-face training with questions you have about your learning.
Contact us for a full Course Outline
Cost: subject to change without notice – FUNDING MAY BE AVAILABLE
2595 (no gst applies) for Design and Install
2095 (no gst applies) for Install Only and Design Only course
1390 (no gst applies) for Design Only for Qualified Installers
See your course date below and our course funding page for CITB (SA) and CSQ (QLD) pricing
Includes most training materials^, morning tea and beverages. ^Students must have access to Australian Standards AS/NZS 5033:2021 and AS/NZS 4777.1:2016 at additional cost – we provide copies during face-to-face training, but you will need your own copies for this course and after the course when completing your CEC accreditation application.
Funding is subject to eligibility and availability. Booking fees may apply. Students must abide by the requirements of the funded program and complete studies in the timeframe specified on enrolment. Solar Victoria funding may be subject to a wait list.
This course includes:
- How to solve predictable problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus operating at extra-low voltage
- Comprehensive training in how to design grid-connected power supply systems in line with Australian Standards and industry guidelines (Design Course)
- How to plan, install and commission photovoltaic power systems and connect to the grid
- Practical training including installation of PV panels on two types of roof construction, and installation and commissioning of grid connected inverters (Install Course)
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 in ASRs or companies employing CEC Accredited 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 safely in the knowledge that we won’t undercut your business.
Our interest is in training you and your employees for CEC 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.
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This training course is available on request
Solar power is now one of the fastest growing sectors in the world’s electrical power industries. This course looks at the key factors that need to be addressed by professionals working in the solar photovoltaic energy business. By offering a training course of 1, 2 or 3 days we provide a programme that matches the different needs of the participants.
All of the training courses cover the technical basics of solar PV, project design, energy production assessments, and the project development process. In the 2-day training course we will elaborate further on the PV market, product quality, contracts and operational aspects. The 3-day training course contains additional topics like project costs, financing and bankability, floating solar, construction, commissioning and acceptance.
Subjects of the 1-day training with the following additional items:
Subjects of 1-day and 2-day training with the following additional items:
This training course is designed for anyone who are relatively new to the field of solar PV and who wants to obtain a certain basic technical knowledge about solar PV and learn more about the development process of PV power plants. The typical audience includes project developers and owners, financial institutions, utilities and, government organizations.
On request, the Energy Academy can provide an in-company training course in English (content and duration of the course can be adapted to the client’s wishes). Please contact us for more information.