Solar Grid-Connect Design & Install Course

Students must hold an unrestricted electrical licence issued by an Australian state or territory. Electrical apprentices can also enrol in this course but will only be awarded a Statement of Attainment upon being issued with their unrestricted licence or after they can show they have completed the prerequisite UOC in their studies already:

• One of:
• UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
• UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design
• UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

Students will need:

• A computer/laptop with a reliable internet connection
• A scientific calculator
• Access to a personal e-mail account
• Students will also require access to the following Australian Standards, available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website and also through industry associations such as NECA:
  • AS/NZS 5033 – Photovoltaic arrays
  • AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring rules
  • AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Selection of cables Part 1.1

The workbook required for this course is included in enrolment and will be posted to you free of charge.

• If the student’s Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) levels are determined by Training Up to be below the standard required to complete the coursework successfully, and the student has not yet submitted coursework for assessment, Training Up may offer a full refund of the online course material and practical training component. If the student then opts to continue with the course, the standard cancellation and refund policy applies.
• Cancellation made within ten (10) business days after the date your online course account is created AND before the online course has been accessed: the student will receive a full refund of the deposit.
• Cancellation made within ten (10) business days after the date your online course account is created AND after the online course has been accessed AND before any coursework has been submitted for assessment: the student will receive a refund of the deposit less a cancellation fee of $440.
• Cancellation more than ten (10) business days after the date your account is created OR after the first coursework (i.e. the Workplace Health & Safety Assessment) is submitted for assessment (whichever occurs first): the student will receive no refund.

• Any workbooks are to be returned to Training Up in an undamaged and unused condition. Training Up reserves the right to charge a $159 fee if the workbook is returned damaged or in an unusable condition; this amount will be deducted into your refund if the event occurs.
• Please refer to ‘Course Fees, Payments and Refunds’ policies in our Student handbook for any circumstances other than the above.

Please refer to the Enrolment Form, for the terms and conditions of enrolment, which includes: Enrolment and Selection; Training Guarantee; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer

This course is delivered online, followed by a 2-day hands-on practical in Peakhurst.

• Self-paced online theory — completed at home in your own time, with tutor support, followed by a 2-day practical.

Practical training is delivered by our experienced trainers at our purpose-built training facility in Peakhurst, with refreshments provided. Remote assessment may be available — contact our team to discuss options for this course.

The course is nominally 180 hours of training, including online assessments, the design task and practical session. Students may take more or less time to complete this course during their enrolment period, which is valid for 12 months. Before students can start the practical component of this course they must successfully complete 60% of the online assessments.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply to Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) for the Design and Installation of Grid-Connected PV Systems Accreditation.

In accordance with the Australian Quality Framework, Training Up is committed to providing a quality recognition process to all students that is:

• Fair
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Valid

Training Up will on request engage in a recognition of prior learning evaluation. Training Up does not offer entry level VET sector training.

As a registered training organisation (RTO), Training Up adheres to the Standards set by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Training Up will notify students within 30 days of any changes to services provided. This includes changes to education and support services, RTO ownership, or third-party arrangements.

Training Up maintains an adult workplace and does not tolerate behavior contrary to safe work practices or inappropriate language in any form. All individuals are expected to treat others with respect.

Cheating is strictly prohibited. If detected, Training Up may impose sanctions. Students must ensure that all submitted work is their own, with proper annotations for any referenced material. Sanctions for plagiarism or fraud, including revocation of certification, may be enforced.

All Training Up course participants have the right to appeal their assessment and examination results. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the RTO Manager, who will review and respond in writing. Training Up may use mediation and conciliation to resolve complaints, and students have the right to engage a qualified independent assessor.