Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry

 

Overview

The Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry is designed to ensure workers have the skills and knowledge required for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar water systems.

Studying the Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry at Holmesglen

The 22515VIC- Working Safely in the Solar Industry Course is designed for CEC Accredited Electricians, Licensed Electricians, Plumbers, Trades Assistants and Apprentices who work in the solar industry installing PV systems connected to the grid or solar water systems or heat pumps.

The course aims to ensure workers understand required industry health and safety standards and the implications of safety hazards that may arise whilst working on roofs in the workplace.

This Course is part of the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE initiative. Learners who are eligible for a government subsidised place will not be charged a Tuition fee.

Course structure

The course is delivered over 1 day and covers the unit, VU22744 Work Safely in the Solar Industry.

Learners who already hold any of the units of competency (or equivalent units) can apply for Credit Transfer* towards the individual units in the Course.

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

Applicants wishing to enter this qualification will be electricians, plumbers, building practitioners, trades assistants and apprentices across these industries who install solar panel/water collectors.

Minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Licensed electricians (A Grade) must have:

  • Working Safely at Heights
  • Apply OH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Provide First Aid
  • CEC Grid Connect Accreditation and/or stand alone accreditation

Registered plumbers must hold the following units of competency:

  • Working Safely at Heights
  • Apply OH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Provide First Aid

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
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