Design and install grid-connected battery storage systems

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

This course builds on the knowledge from the Design & install grid-connected PV systems course, so a prerequisite for enrolment is a Statement of Attainment in the following Unit of Competency:

UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems

and/or Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accreditation:

Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems (GCPV) Design and Install

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

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

Please refer to our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy for more information.

This course runs over six days and will provide you with the necessary qualifications to apply for accreditation from Solar Accreditation Australia for the Grid Connect Battery Storage systems accreditation. For more information on how to apply for your accreditation and costs associated, check out Solar Accreditation Australia.

The training is delivered face-to-face, where hands-on experience using premium equipment and technologies is provided.

Day 1 (UEERE0054)* covers the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be able to safely approach a domestic or small commercial building and navigate the complexities of surveying the site and recording the measurements and observations to inform design.

*If you already hold UEERE0054 Conduct Site Survey from your previous solar training, please give us a call to arrange a credit transfer for this unit

Days 2-4 (UEERE0060) cover the knowledge & skills of how to design a grid connected battery system for a domestic or a small commercial building using the site survey documents combined with stakeholder consultation to best align with the customers’ expectations.

Days 5-6 (UEERE0077 & UEERE0078) (A Grade electricians only) cover the installation of the equipment procured to suit the above designs. You will learn how to install Batteries, DC wiring, Isolators, PCE, AC wiring, Data cables, Labels, and a Wi-Fi connection. You will also learn to Test & Commission two systems to ensure compliancy to the requirements of all current standards and regulations.

Ballarat

Your trainer in Ballarat is Robbie Nichols. Robbie shares the benefits of his years of solar experience with you during the course.

Robbie has over 25 years of experience working with clients throughout the Geelong and regional areas, and has been a trainer with NECA E&C since 2024.

Carlton North

Your trainer at our Carlton North campus is Allen Burrows. Allen shares the benefits of his years of general electrical, and 16 years of solar experience with you during the course.

Allen has gained his experience in solar installations by working for several solar companies, firstly as a trade hand, followed by time as a team leader then as a supervisor. This gave him knowledge and experience of all aspects of solar design and installation before commencing his own solar business more than a decade ago, and he is still busy in design and installation work.

Why choose NECA’s Ballarat Campus?

• Ballarat is a newly established campus for NECA providing another, potentially more convenient, location to attend the course.
• Learn from Robbie Nichols, an expert solar trainer, with decades of electrical experience.
• Train in a dedicated practical environment with modern solar PV equipment, test boards, and industry-relevant tools that support hands-on learning.
• Whether you’re local or coming from surrounding regions, Ballarat is easy to get to with free all-day parking.
• Connect with local employers and apprentices in one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional economies.
• You get access to the same nationally recognised training as our city campus!

Why choose NECA’s Carlton North campus?

• Learn from an expert trainer with decades of experience.
• Located just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Carlton North is easy to access via public transport and perfectly placed for electricians working across metro Melbourne.
• Surrounded by some of Melbourne’s best cafés, your breaks (and pre-class fuel-ups) are sorted.
• Train in the heart of Melbourne’s electrical and construction ecosystem, with strong connections to major contractors, projects and industry networks.
• Access the same nationally recognised NECA training, delivered in a fast-paced, professional environment that reflects the reality of metro electrical work.

Whether you prefer a more relaxed regional feel or the buzz of the city, NECA gives you options, without compromising on the quality of our training.

Student resources include:

• Battery Storage Learner Companion Guide (LCG)
• Battery Storage Classroom Assessment Workbook
• Textbook: Grid-Connected Battery Storage Design & Installation
• CEC – Advice on labelling

Students will need to have access to current industry standards:

The following Australian Standards 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 5033 – Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
• AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
• AS/NZS 5139 Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
• AS/NZS 3000:2025 Wiring Rules
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2025 – Electrical installations – Selection of cables, Part 1.1: Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV – Typical Australian installation conditions
• AS/NZS 1170.2 – Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS/NZS 4509.2 – Essential safety and installation requirements for stand-alone power systems used for the supply of extra-low (ELV) and low voltage (LV) electric power.

Students will need to bring:

• A laptop with an internet connection
• Steel-capped boots
• Eye protection
• Gloves

Refer to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy.

$2340 per person (GST free)

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

The Guide to Fees & Payments can be found here.

Funding is available for eligible businesses 

Powering Australia has funding available to help electrical contractors and their teams undertake training in battery design and installation. To see if you’re eligible and to find out more visit: Battery Workforce Skills & Training Grants program.