Course details

Grid-connected Battery Storage Systems: Design only

About the course

However, it is essential that electrical workers involved with these systems fully understand the operating theory and safety requirements in order to design safe and effective systems, as well as adequately manage customer expectations.

This is a recommended pre-requisite course for those wanting to design complete standalone (off-grid) systems and builds upon the basic design knowledge provided in Grid- Connected Photovoltaic Systems: Design Only.

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.

Pre-requisite:

(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.

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