Accreditation pathways and training pathways
If you have questions, please contact accreditation@saaustralia.com.au.
| Accreditation Type | Unrestricted Electrical License Required | Required Units of Competency |
|---|---|---|
Grid Connect Photovoltaics (GCPV) |
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| GCPV Design Only | No | UEERE0054 + UEERE0061 * or UEERE0011 + UEERE0022 or VU22123 + VU22124 |
| GCPV Installation Only | Yes | UEERE0054 + UEERE0080 + UEERE0081 * or UEERE0022 + UEERE0016 |
| GCPV Design & Installation | Yes | UEERE0054 + UEERE0061 + UEERE0080 + UEERE0081 * or UEERE0011 + UEERE0016 + UEERE0022 or VU22123 + VU22124 + UEENEEK125A + UEENEEK148A |
Grid Connect Battery Storage (GCBS) |
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| GCBS Design Only | No | UEERE0054 + UEERE0060 * or VU22124 + VU22125 |
| GCBS Design & Installation | Yes | UEERE0054 + UEERE0060 + UEERE0078 + UEERE0077 * or UEERRE4001 + UEERE5001 or VU22124 +VU22125 + UEERE0078 + UEERE0077 |
Stand Alone Power Systems (SPS) |
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| SPS Design Only | No | UEERE0055 + UEERE0063 * or UEERRE0022 + UEERE0025 + UEERE0031 + UEERE0046 or VU22123 + VU22124 + VU22125 + 22601VIC |
| SPS Design & Installation | Yes | UEERE0055 + UEERE0063 + UEERE0079 + UEERE0081 + UEERE0078 * or UEERE0022 + UEERE0025 + UEERE0031 + UEERE0035, UEERE0046 or VU22123 + VU22124 + VU22125 + UEERE0016, UEERE4001 + 22601VIC + 22600VIC |
| *Units in bold represent the most current training pathway, released by the Australian Industry Skills Commission (AISC) in December 2022. | ||
PV system knowledge – Units of competency
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| UEERE0054 | Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems |
| UEERE0055 | Conduct site survey for off-grid PV/genset systems |
| UEERE0060 | Design grid-connected battery storage systems |
| UEERE0061 | Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems |
| UEERE0063 | Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems |
| UEERE0077 | Install battery storage equipment to grid |
| UEERE0078 | Install battery storage to power conversion equipment |
| UEERE0079 | Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation |
| UEERE0080 | Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid |
| UEERE0081 | Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment |
| VU22123 | Undertake site assessment for installation of grid-connected renewable energy generation system |
| VU22124 | Design a grid-connected photovoltaic energy generation system to meet client requirements |
Working safely at heights
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS204D/E or CPCCCM2012or CPCCCM2010 A/B or CPCCCM1006A | Working safely at heights |
Other technologies: Required Units of competency
| Technology | Required units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-hydro | UEERE0062 UEERE0075 | Design micro hydro systems Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to PCE |
| Small-scale wind | UEERE0065 UEERE0076 | Design wind energy systems Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment |
University-based training
Applicants must provide proof of satisfactory completion of the university modules listed below. Where a period of greater than two years has elapsed between the completion of the degree and the SAA Accreditation application date, the applicant must also provide a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from an RTO in the relevant accreditation type (date on ‘Certificate of Completion’ must be within two years of the application date).
| University | Accreditation type | University module / core unit |
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| Murdoch University | SPS Design Only | ENG351 + ENG352 + ENG307 or ENG337 + ENG338 + ENG339 or PEN590 |
| GCPV Design Only | ENG421 or ENG442 (ne code post 2016) |
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| University of NSW | SPS Design Only | SOLA4012 or SOLA9007 |
| GCPV Design Only | SOLA4012 or SOLA9007 |
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| Curtin University | SPS Design Only | Renewable Energy Principles 301/603 or ELEN3004 (v.1) /ELEN6013 (v.1) or Renewable Energy Systems 402/604 or ELEN4006 (v.1) |
| GCPV Design Only | Renewable Energy Principles 301/603 or ELEN3004 (v.1) /ELEN6013 (v.1) or Renewable Energy Systems 402/604 or ELEN4006 (v.1) |
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| Tafe NSW | GCPV Design Only | AEEGY101A |
Proof of completion these studies in the form of a certified academic record. This academic record must be submitted as part of a normal provisional accreditation application, including all other required aspects of this application.
Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers seeking Design Only Accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) in either Grid Connect PV (GCPV) or Stand-Alone Power Systems (SPS) are required to submit the following as part of their accreditation application:
- a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from an RTO in the relevant accreditation type (date on ‘Certificate of Completion’ must be within two years of the application date)
- evidence of their Electrical Engineering qualification in Australia. NOTE: This can be either the successful completion of an Electrical Engineering Degree in Australia or by mutual recognition through Engineers Australian of an Electrical Engineering Degree obtained overseas.
Electrical Engineers seeking Design Only Accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) in Grid Connect Battery Systems (GCBS) must hold full Grid Connect PV (GCPV) Accreditation with SAA and are required to submit the following as part of their accreditation application:
- a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from an RTO in the relevant accreditation type (date on ‘Certificate of Completion’ must be within two years of the application date)
- evidence of their Electrical Engineering qualification in Australia. NOTE: This can be either the successful completion of an Electrical Engineering Degree in Australia or by mutual recognition through Engineers Australian of an Electrical Engineering Degree obtained overseas.