Inspection Series 2 - Review of Grid Connected Systems

Inspection Series 2 – Review of Grid Connected Systems

$65.00

This course is the second in our larger Inspection of Grid Connected Systems CPD series which is worth a total of 100 CPD points if you complete all 5.

The course focuses on a review of PV and Battery systems for inspectors. Here we are refreshing some important content from the PV and Battery accreditation courses. Mainly discussing the various components, system layouts, cable sizing, best practice system installation, signage, battery location and hazards, and fault finding of systems.

Completion of this course and all its elements will result in automatically generated certificate worth 20 CPD points with Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA), valid until the XXXXXXXXXXXX.


Additionally, this course is one of the elements required in attaining the UEERE0072 Inspect Grid connected renewable energy systems. If you are interested in attaining this unit of competency then please see this link for more information: https://www.gses.com.au/product/inspection-of-grid-connected-systems-ueeere0072/

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, but it is assumed that students have existing knowledge of grid-connected PV and battery energy storage systems. They may have completed a Grid-Connected PV or Battery Systems course, hold an SAA accreditation or have applicable industry experience across residential and commercial PV and battery systems.

Course Outline

The following comprise the course elements:

  • Intro to grid connected systems
    • PV modules
    • Inverters
    • Batteries
    • Monitoring and controls
  • System layouts for GCPV and GCBS systems
    • Single hybrid inverter 2 AC ports
    • Single hybrid inverter 1 AC ports
    • AC Battery in whole home or partial home backup
    • Multimode inverter with AC-coupled grid connected inverter
  • DC and AC Cable sizing
    • Voltage drop methodologies
    • Fault current sizing
    • Protection sizing
  • System installation review
    • Battery location
    • Battery to inverter
    • PV to inverter
    • inverter to grid
    • Signage
  • Commissioning
    • Programming
    • Wireless and wired communication
    • verification and testing
  • Battery site specific design and hazards
    • individual battery hazards
    • Ventilation
    • Site selection
  • Fault finding
    • AC system faults
    • DC system faults
    • Earth faults
Training Outcome

Students will receive a GSES certificate of completion stating they have completed the Review of Grid Connected Systems for Inspections.

This course is eligible for 20 core CPD points with the Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA), valid until the XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

 

Materials and Equipment

A computer, laptop, table, or phone with reliable internet access. It is also recommended to have access to the AS/NZS 4777.1, AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 5139:2019 and AS/NZS 3000:2018 standards to reference while doing the course.

Delivery Method and Duration

Delivery Mode

Delivery is online comprising of online content with short quizzes at the end of each topic. Tutor support is available if required.

Duration

This online course is self-paced. We estimate it may take approximately 2 hours to complete, however this can vary. Course access is valid for 12 months.

Cancellation and Refunds

A full refund is available within 14 days of purchase, on the condition that the student/s have not yet logged into the student portal. Due to the online nature of the course, no refunds are possible once the course has been accessed on the student portal.

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