Grid-connected PV Systems: Design only
Course details
About the course
It is essential that those involved with the design, specification and sales of these systems fully understand their operating theory and safety requirements in order to effectively design safe, standards compliant and effective systems as well as interpret fault-finding results provided by electrical workers during installation and maintenance.
This is a pre-requisite course for other advanced courses for those wanting to design battery-backup (on grid) or complete standalone (off-grid) systems.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
- Professional or Educational Background: Hold a qualification in the electrical/electrical engineering field, or have equivalent industry experience in electrical, renewable energy, or related technical environment (eg. an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, or Technical Solar Salesperson with an electrical background).
- Electrical Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of electrical theory.
- Exclusions: This course is not suitable for beginners or those with little to no electrical knowledge. Applicants are expected to have a foundational understanding of electrical systems – therefore this course is not suitable for those with little to no prior knowledge in this area.
N.B. This course is a pre-requisite for Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems: Design Only.
(Note: live testing etc will only be carried out by a licenced electrician and participants will interpret those results)
A WITT certificate of completion is issued on successful completion of the Design only course. It is not a NZQA registered course.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
- Professional or Educational Background: Hold a qualification in the electrical/electrical engineering field, or have equivalent industry experience in electrical, renewable energy, or related technical environment (eg. an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, or Technical Solar Salesperson with an electrical background).
- Electrical Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of electrical theory.
- Exclusions: This course is not suitable for beginners or those with little to no electrical knowledge. Applicants are expected to have a foundational understanding of electrical systems – therefore this course is not suitable for those with little to no prior knowledge in this area.
N.B. This course is a pre-requisite for Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems: Design Only.
(Note: live testing etc will only be carried out by a licenced electrician and participants will interpret those results)
A WITT certificate of completion is issued on successful completion of the Design only course. It is not a NZQA registered course.
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.