Please read the information below on the transfer process to guide you on selecting the most appropriate option for your personal situation. Selecting an option not suited to your personal situation may result in delays in the transfer and renewal of your accreditation.

NOTE: The following documentation may be required depending on your application type.

• Photo ID
• Selfie
• Electrical License number and Expiry date
• CEC Accreditation Number
• Public Liability Insurance

Transferring your accreditation to SAA:

There are two options for the transfer of your accreditation from CEC to SAA.

Option 1 – Transfer only & renew later

This will move your accreditation to SAA and provide you with a new accreditation number that starts with an S. This process does not renew your accreditation. Your existing expiry date will be honoured. If you are within 6 weeks of expiring, we recommend selecting Option 2.

Option 2 – Transfer and Renewal

This will transfer your accreditation to SAA and provide you with a new accreditation number that starts with an S. The process will also renew your accreditation for a three year period (fees apply). This process will add three years onto your existing expiry date.

In order to renew your accreditation, you are required to hold 100 CPD points (60 core minimum). If you select transfer & renew but do not have sufficient CPD points, SAA will not be able to process your application so you will not be transferred into the scheme until such time as you hold 100 CPD points.

NOTE: SAA cannot provide an extension of your CEC accreditation expiry. Once expired, you will remain so until the transfer & renewal is complete.

Renewing your accreditation with SAA:

One you have transferred your CEC accreditation to SAA you are not required to renew until your accreditation date comes up. SAA is honouring the accreditation date you had with the CEC. At the time of your renewal, you are required to hold 100 CPD points (60 core minimum). CPD courses can be found here:

Courses – Solar Accreditation Australia (saaustralia.com.au)

Applying for accreditation with SAA:

There are two different paths for new applications depending on whether you already hold accreditation or not.

Path 1 – Already hold accreditation:

If you already hold accreditation, you will need to wait until your transfer to SAA is complete and you have a new accreditation number that starts with an S. Once this process is complete you can apply for additional accreditations.

Path 2 – New to accreditation:

If you have not held accreditation previously with CEC or SAA, you can apply for a provisional accreditation. Please review the accreditation pathways before applying to ensure you have the relevant training and qualifications:

Accreditation pathways – Solar Accreditation Australia (saaustralia.com.au)

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The process is relatively easy until you get to the final selection. The wording at this point although enthusiastic, doesn’t tell the applicant anything. Suggest the final pages are changed to the following wording with the application requirements staying the same on each page.

Full Accreditation – (CEC Transition)

This process will transfer your existing accreditation with CEC to SAA. This includes your existing accreditation status, accreditation types, CPD points, expiry date, and compliance matters. You will be provided with a new accreditation number that starts with an S. This process does not renew your accreditation so if you are within 6 weeks of expiry, please start again and select a transfer and renewal.

Accreditation Renewal (CEC Transition and SAA Renewal)

This process will transfer your existing accreditation with CEC to SAA. This includes your existing accreditation status, accreditation types, CPD points, expiry date, and compliance matters. You will be provided with a new accreditation number that starts with an S.

This process will also renew your accreditation with SAA for a three year period. In order to renew you are required to hold 100 CPD points (60 Core CPD points minimum). SAA will be unable to process your transfer or renewal if you do not hold the required CPD points. Please review the CPD section of our website for course options.

Provisional Accreditation (CEC Transition)

This process will transfer your existing provisional accreditation with CEC to SAA. This includes your existing accreditation status, CPD points, and expiry date. You will be provided with a new accreditation number that starts with an S. There will still be the requirement to complete a Case Study to progress your accreditation from provisional to full.

Design & Supervise Accreditation – (CEC Transition)

This process will transfer your existing accreditation with CEC to SAA. This includes your existing accreditation status, accreditation types, CPD points, expiry date, and compliance matters. You will be provided with a new accreditation number that starts with an S. This process does not renew your accreditation so if you are within 6 weeks of expiry, please start again and select a transfer and renewal.

New Provisional Accreditation

This process is for those that do not yet hold accreditation with CEC or SAA. If you hold accreditation already, please review the other options.

Your provisional accreditation is valid for six months. Within that time, you are required to complete a Case Study for submission to SAA. Upon successful completion of the Case Study, you will be granted full accreditation.