Design grid-connected battery storage systems

This course builds on the knowledge from the Design-only grid-connected photovoltaic systems course, so a prerequisite for enrolment is a Statement of Attainment in the following Units of Competency:

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

and/or

Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accreditation:

• Grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPV) design

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

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply to Solar Accreditation Australia.

Successful completion of this course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to apply for SAA accreditation and the ability to demonstrate the:

• Knowledge & skills to design a compliant & high-performance oriented battery & PCE power supply system.

Students who successfully complete all assessments of this course will receive a Statement of attainment for the following units of competency, meeting the training component of Solar Accreditation Australia’s for GCBS Design & Installation:

• UEERE0060 Design grid-connected battery storage systems.

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.

This course is delivered 100% online. This is done through the NECA E&C learning management system (LMS).

The course (up to 90 hours),includes learning theory, tasks and assessments. The expert trainer will support you throughout the course with one-to-one mentoring as needed.

If needed, students have up to 3 months to complete online learning and assessments. An extension can be requested. 

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 – Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
• 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

Students will also require the following:

• A laptop with internet connection to access the NECA E&C Learning Management System (LMS)
• A scientific calculator
• An email account (which we encourage you to check regularly)

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

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 
• AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules 
• Legislation, regulations, relevant industry standards and codes of practice for renewable energy 
• AS/NZS 4777.1:2024, Grid connection of energy systems via inverters, Part 1: Installation requirements  
• AS/NZS 5139:2019 Electrical installations – safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment 

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 Grid Connected Battery Systems (GCBS), must now be accredited under the SAA Scheme to be eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs).

$1,390 per person (GST free)

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

The Guide to Fees & Payments can be found here.