Off-grid system basics, solar and battery sizing, wind and micro-hydro options, backup generators, wiring and protection, installation techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting. Real-world skills for designing systems that actually work when you're miles from the nearest power pole.
About this qualification
This SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand) endorsed course teaches you to solve basic problems in PV systems, carry out repairs to renewable energy equipment, and design and install stand-alone renewable energy systems that work reliably off-grid.
You'll learn to work with solar, wind, micro-hydro, and backup generators to create complete off-grid power solutions. The most advanced renewable energy training available.
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What's covered in this course
Who needs this course
This is the advanced course - you need to be a registered electrician, engineer or inspector, and you must have completed the grid-connected PV and battery storage courses first. This is for tradies ready to tackle complex off-grid projects.
Course outcome
NZQA Level 4 Micro-credential 4557 (20 credits)
This course is endorsed by SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand).
At the end of this learning package, learners will be able to:
- Carry out and document preparation work and problem-solving on photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems.
- Carry out preparation and repairs to RE apparatus including work activities.
- Carry out and document preparation and problem solving on stand-alone RE systems.
- Determine and develop stand-alone RE system design.
- Obtain design approval for stand-alone RE system.
- Prepare to install and install ELV stand-alone PV power apparatus and systems.
Course structure
4-day course – 8.30am to 4.30pm
Post-course assessment
Self-paced online learning – 152 hours approx. (with Tutor support) must be completed prior to attendance at the in-person course.
What you will learn
- Sort out problems with PV systems and fix renewable energy gear
- Figure out what customers actually need for off-grid power
- Design stand-alone systems that work reliably
- Get design approval and handle the paperwork
- Install complete off-grid PV systems properly
- Document your work so it passes inspection
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