An unrestricted electrical licence issued by an Australian state or territory is a prerequisite for enrolment in this course.

Electrical apprentices may enrol in this course, however they will need to show they have completed the following prerequisite units of competency in their studies already:

• UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
• UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

Successful completion will result in the award of a Statement of Attainment in the following Units of Competency:

• UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
• UEERE0060 – Design grid-connected battery storage systems
• UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
• UEERE0077 – Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid
• UEERE0078 – Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
• UEERE0080 – Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
• UEERE0081 – Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply for SAA for Design & Install PV and Battery Storage Accreditation. SAA has information on their website indicating their requirements to apply for accreditation: https://saaustralia.com.au/about-accreditation/.

Learning materials:

Students will receive access to two online e-books through our training platform. During enrolment, students can opt to buy printed copies of these publications (PV textbook & battery textbook) for an additional fee.

Required standards:

Students must have access to the current version of the following Australian Standards:

• AS/NZS 5139 – Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
• AS/NZS 4777.1 – Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – Part 1: Installation requirements
• AS/NZS 5033 – Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
• AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1 – Electrical installations – Selection of cables

These standards can be purchased directly from the Standards Australia website, and may also be available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations. Please note that GSES cannot provide access to these standards.

Additional requirements:

To successfully complete the course, students will need:

• A computer with a reliable internet connection
• A scientific calculator
• An email account that is checked regularly

This course uses two delivery methods: online theory completed at students’ own pace and the 4-day face-to-face component held at a GSES Training Facility.

The course is nominally 340 hours of training, including the online assessments, design task and 32 hours face-to-face, but students may take more or less time to complete the course. Courses are valid for twelve (12) months. Extension fees apply from the date of expiry, and the maximum extension permitted is six (6) months from the date of expiry.

Practical component: There are two practical components – Grid-Connected PV Systems (2 days) and Battery Storage Systems for Grid-Connected PV Systems (2 days). Approximately 50% of the online assessments must be completed before booking the face-to-face practical component. The confirmed date for the practical component is only available once a student has completed the necessary online assessments, used the online link to select a date, and received a confirmation email from GSES. Practicals are held in Chullora – NSW and scheduled dates can be viewed here. Note that dates are subject to minimum and maximum numbers, and places cannot be guaranteed until the necessary amount of online work is completed.

As a registered training organisation (RTO) GSES complies with the Standards set out by the regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), for Vocational Education Training (VET).

GSES will inform students within 30 days of any changes to services provided to them. This includes any changes to education and support services, any change in the RTO ownership or to third party arrangements.

GSES maintains an adult workplace. We do not countenance any behaviour that is contrary to safe work practice. We do not countenance inappropriate language in all forms of communication. GSES asks that all persons treat others with respect.

Cheating will not be tolerated. If detected, sanctions may be implemented at the discretion of GSES. Students are required to ensure that all responses and/or work they submit is their own work. Any referenced material should be annotated as to its origin. Sanctions may be implemented at the discretion of GSES if plagiarism or fraud is detected, including revocation of certification.

All GSES course participants have the right to appeal the results they obtain in assessments and examinations. The appeal should be sent in writing to the RTO Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will review the result and respond in writing. GSES may use mediation and conciliation to resolve the complaint. Students also have the right to engage a suitably qualified independent assessor.

Cancellation of online training courses will be subject to the following conditions:

• If the student’s Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) levels are determined by GSES to be below the standard required to complete the coursework successfully, and the student has not yet submitted coursework for assessment, GSES 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 of online training courses made within fourteen (14) days of the date of payment AND before the online course has been accessed: the student will receive a full refund of the online course payment.
• Cancellation of online training courses made within fourteen (14) days of the date of payment 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 online course payment less a cancellation fee of $440, unless the value of the course is lower than this, in which case the student will receive no refund.
• Cancellation more than fourteen (14) days after the date of payment OR after the first coursework is submitted for assessment (whichever occurs first): the student will receive no refund.
• All course refunds are exclusive of the price of the printed course publication (if chosen) as advertised at the time of enrolment, unless the publication is returned to GSES in an undamaged and unused condition. GSES reserves the right to refuse a refund of the publication on the basis that goods are damaged or have been used prior to return.
• The cost of an online training course is inclusive of the Practical Training Component (if applicable), as are course refunds.

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

• Fair
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Valid

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

For more information on our Recognition of Prior Learning policy, please see the Course Information and Policies section 4.