Design and install stand-alone power systems

To enrol in this course, you must be an A Grade licenced electrician. 

This course builds on the knowledge from the Design & install grid-connected photovoltaic systems and Design & install grid-connected battery storage systems courses, so prerequisites for enrolment is a Statement of Attainment in the following Unit of Competency:

• UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
• UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
• UEERE0060 – Design grid-connected battery storage systems

and/or

Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accreditation:

• Grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPV) design and install
• Grid-connected battery storage systems design and install

If your previous solar training is different to the above, please give us a call to discuss your options.

Gain SAA accreditation: Complete all three units and apply for Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation in Design and Installation of Stand-Alone Power Systems.

Expand your service offering: Become qualified to design and install off-grid systems – a growing segment of the renewable energy market.

Tender and win work: SAA accreditation is often required by clients and government bodies for SAPS projects.

Continue your renewable energy career: This course complements prior grid-connect PV and battery storage training, completing a full suite of renewable energy skills.

Students may apply for Credit Transfer (CT) or RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) in accordance with the NECA Education & Careers Recognition of CT or RPL Policy.

For more information please refer to our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, please refer to NECA Education & Careers Course Information and Policies.

Complete your theory online at your own pace up via our learning management system (LMS). Once finished, attend a 3-day, face-to-face practical assessment block. Your online theory and classroom assessment must be completed within three months from enrolment.

We recommend obtaining current copies of the following Australian Standards, which are available for purchase from NECA Education & Careers, or the Intertek Inform website, and are also available from some libraries, institutions, and industry associations:

• AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Inc Amd 3)- Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Electrical installations – Selection of cables AS/NZS 5033 – Photovoltaic arrays
• AS/NZS 3010 – Electrical installations – Generating sets 
• AS/NZS 4509.1 – Stand Alone Power Systems – Safety and installation
• AS/NZS 4509.2 – Stand Alone Power Systems – System design
• AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
• AS/NZS 5033 – Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays
• AS/NZS 5139:2019 (Inc Amd 1:2025) – Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment

For the in-person training and assessment, students will need to bring:

• A laptop meeting BYOD requirements
• Steel-capped boots
• Eye protection
• Gloves

Our trainer, Robbie Nichols, a respected renewables specialist, shares the benefits of his years of solar and storage experience with you during the blended learning course.

Robbie has over 25 years of hands-on experience working with clients throughout regional Victoria, and decided to complete qualifications as a trainer with NECA Education & Careers in 2024 to deliver our solar and storage courses.

The course has been developed to ensure accreditation requirements are met which includes:.

• SAA (Solar Accreditation Australia) provide accreditation requirements on their website.
• Legislation, regulations, relevant industry standards and codes of practice for electrical work including specific work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and regulatory requirements 
• Legislation, regulations, relevant industry standards and codes of practice for renewable energy 

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) recently made significant changes to the accreditation process, impacting all Solar and Battery Installers and Designers.

Any individual who wishes to design or install stand-alone power systems, must be accredited under the SAA Scheme to be eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs).

In addition, many state-based rebate or subsidy programs require the installer to be an SAA accredited installer.

$2,695 per person (GST free).

For company or group bookings please contact us for a quote.

Please refer to the Guide to Fees and Payments.