| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
| 2024-11-18 | - |
Program Overview
This program equips licensed electricians with the knowledge and skills to design, install, and maintain grid-connected photovoltaic systems. It covers site surveys, system design, equipment installation, and troubleshooting. Successful completion can lead to provisional accreditation with the Clean Energy Council, potentially leading to full accreditation in Grid Connect Design or Install.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Structure and Units:
- Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
- Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
- Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
- Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
- Learning Outcomes:
- Prepare to work on photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
- Solve problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
- Complete work and document problem solving activities
- Prepare to design grid connected power supply systems
- Develop grid connected power supply systems design
- Obtain approval for grid connected power supply systems design
- Prepare to install photovoltaic power systems
Careers:
- This course provides licensed electricians with the skills to understand energy audits, design, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain grid connected photovoltaic systems and the associated equipment.
- It allows successful students to gain provisional accreditation with the Clean Energy Council, which may lead to full accreditation in Grid Connect Design or Grid Connect Install.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- hold an Unrestricted Electrician's Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory (evidence is required)
