However, it is essential that electrical workers involved with these systems fully understand the operating theory and safety requirements in order to design safe and effective systems, as well as adequately manage customer expectations.
This is a recommended pre-requisite course for those wanting to design complete standalone (off-grid) systems and builds upon the basic design knowledge provided in Grid- Connected Photovoltaic Systems: Design Only.
Course structure
The delivery of this course is designed for busy professionals who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses. The online component is fully flexible to allow students to complete the theory in their own time. Estimated learning times below.
- Pre-course learning: Online self-directed learning at your own pace, withtutor support (100 hrs)
- Three day course at WITT’s Infrastructure Park, New Plymouth (24 hrs)
- Post-course assignment (16 hrs)
We’re proud to have gained SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand) endorsement of the Level 4 NZQA-approved micro-credentials and short courses.
Find out more about SEANZ by visiting their website.
Who should attend?
Non-Practicing Electrical Engineers Technical Salespeople with an electrical / electrical engineering background
N.B. Completion of Grid-Connected PV Systems: Design Only or Grid-Connected PV Systems: Design and Installation is a pre-requisite for this course.
(Note: live testing etc will only be carried out by a licenced electrician and participants will interpret those results)
Cancellation policy:
Participant withdrawals must be notified in writing. Any withdrawals after 30 working days of receiving the online login details will be charged the full course fee, including text book fee. If a participant requests to be transferred to a practical course on a different date, or fails to complete the required online modules and WITT is required to transfer the participant to a different date, the participant will be charged an additional fee of $300. Non-attendance of participants on the course date will be charged the full course fee. These cancellation fees are non-transferrable.
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .
