Stand-alone power systems: Design and installation

Program Overview

This online course equips busy tradespeople with micro-credentials in the design and installation of standalone power systems. With flexible online learning, a practical course at WITT's training park, and a post-course assignment, it caters to the demanding schedules of professionals who require specialized training in renewable energy systems. Endorsed by SEANZ, this program provides valuable knowledge and skills for career advancement in the sustainable energy industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

The course is designed for busy tradespeople who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses.

• Pre-course learning: Online self-directed learning at your own pace, with tutor support (100 hours)
• Three day course at WITT’s Infrastructure Training Park, New Plymouth (24 hrs)
• Post-course assignment (16 hrs)

Teaching:

The delivery of this course is designed for busy tradespeople 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.

Other:

• With successful completion of the course, the applicant achieves the following NZQA framework registered micro-credential: Stand Alone Power Systems: Design & Installation
• This course builds upon the basic knowledge provided in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems and expands upon that in Grid-Connected Battery Systems.
• Completion of Grid-Connected PV Systems: Design & Installation is a pre-requisite for this course.
Completion of Grid-Connected Battery Systems is highly recommended.
• All applicants must be registered electrical workers and hold a current practicing licence.
• 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.
• 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.
• WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .