Grid-Connected PV Systems, Design and Install Micro-credential
Electrical
A course by
WITT
Gain the skills to design, install, commission, and fault-find grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems through a practical, industry-endorsed NZQA Level 4 micro-credential for electrical workers.
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Core skills this course teaches
Assess site suitability and calculate energy yield
Participants will be able to assess a site's appropriateness for a PV system and calculate estimated energy yields for clients.
Assess client energy consumption
Participants will learn to evaluate a client's energy use, develop load versus PV profiles, and recommend methods to enhance PV self-consumption.
About This Course
This micro-credential provides electricians, electrical engineers, and inspectors with the knowledge and practical skills required to design, install, and maintain grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems. The program includes both online and face-to-face components and is endorsed by the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ). Completion is a prerequisite for further battery or off-grid solar installer credentials and contributes towards EWRB endorsements.
Course Content
- Solar Geometry
- Photovoltaic modules
- Grid-Connected Inverters
- Mounting Systems
- Balance of System components
- Site suitability and load assessment
- System design and yield calculations
- Regulations and standards (AS/NZS5033, AS/NZS4777.1, NZ connection requirements)
- Installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding of GCPV systems
- Hazards of photovoltaic modules and systems
- Energy consumption assessment and optimisation strategies
- Additional grid protection requirements for larger systems
Entry Requirements
Registered electrical worker
Current practicing licence
Build towards these roles
Grid-connected PV system installer or designerPathway to EWRB endorsement (Mains Parallel Generation Systems)Preparation for battery storage and off-grid PV system training
Build skills in these industries
Electrical EngineeringSolar EnergyEnergyConstruction
