Course participants must demonstrate one of the following prerequisites to enrol in this course:

Electricians (nationally recognised training):

• An unrestricted electrical licence issued by an Australian state or territory; OR
• Statement of Attainment in UEEEL0039 – Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations;

NOTE: Electrical Apprentices that have completed or are due to complete UEEEL0039 (within a year) are eligible to enroll, however you will not receive your certificate until you have provided evidence of your completion of UEEEL0039.

Pathway for all other students (nationally recognised training):

• Statement of Attainment in UEERE0051 – Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design;

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

The SAA has information on their website indicating their requirements to apply for Accreditation: https://saaustralia.com.au/about-accreditation/.

Students can choose between options of an online e-Book or a printed copy of the publication Grid-Connected PV Systems Design and Installation 8th Edition as part of enrolment; if a student wants a printed hard copy they must pay an additional fee for printing and shipping the textbook. Students are responsible for obtaining current copies of the following Australian Standards, available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website, and also available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations:

• 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

Students will also require the following:

• Computer with a reliable Internet connection
• Scientific calculator
• Email account, checked regularly

This course is delivered online at students’ own pace. The course is nominally 90 hours of training, including the online assessments and design task, 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.

GSES has a team of tutors who mark the online work and as necessary supply feedback or additional technical information to the students. GSES’s tutors are also available to be contacted by phone during business hours or email.

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.