Get accredited in Grid Connected Battery Systems (GCBS)
About the GCBS accreditation
This accreditation certifies technical competency and knowledge for installing home battery systems.
Under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, the battery must be installed by an SAA accredited person to be eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs). The Cheaper Home Battery Program is delivered through the SRES administered by the Clean Energy Regulator.
Available GCBS accreditation types:
- Design only
- Design and Install
- Install only
(Note: this is only available as an add on to an existing accreditation, not your first accreditation as the prerequisite units are required from GCPV pathway).
What do you need to apply
If you are new to the SAA Accreditation Scheme, the following documents are required:
- Photo of ID
- Photo of yourself/Selfie
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency including the Expiry Date (Design Only applicants can alternatively provide Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate of Currency including the expiry date)
- Statement of Attainment (SOA) from an RTO for relevant accreditation type, with the date of completion within 2 years of the application date. The SOA needs to show that the required units of competency have been obtained.
If you are an existing SAA accreditation holder:
- Current and unrestricted Electrical Licence (provide licence number and expiry date)
- Working Safely at Heights Certification (RIIWHS204E or CPCCCM2012 units)
How to apply
- New to the SAA Accreditation Scheme, apply here.
- Existing SAA Accreditation holder, apply here.
Accreditation fees can be found here.
Timeframes
Our application processing times are 5 to 10 business days. A provisional accreditation will be issued once the application is approved and it is valid for up to 3 months while the case study requirement is completed.
To upgrade to full accreditation, you need to submit a case study and make an upgrade payment.