Solar, Battery Storage & Standalone Power Systems Training

These short, intensive post-trade courses are designed to help you:

  • Move into solar design and installation
  • Add grid-connected battery storage to your skillset
  • Design and install standalone/off-grid power systems
  • Work towards accreditation with Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) once you’ve achieved the relevant Statements of Attainment. 

All courses are delivered face-to-face over 4 days at PMV Training facilities, by specialist trainers and assessors with extensive PV and battery industry experience. 

Please note: These courses are facilitated, certified and delivered by PMV Training (RTO 51178 & 52698) in partnership with CET (RTO 2394). PMV’s terms and conditions apply to all enrolments. 

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Who These Courses Are For

👉 Licensed electricians with a current WA Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence, or an equivalent licence issued in another Australian State or Territory

👉 Electricians wanting to move into solar, battery storage or remote/off-grid work

👉 Contractors looking to offer complete renewable energy solutions – from grid-connect PV through to batteries and standalone systems 

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Solar Grid Connect PV (Design and Install)

Gain the skills and knowledge to design and install grid-connected PV systems, from site assessment through to commissioning and fault-finding.

You’ll complete both classroom theory and hands-on practical training, including: 

  • Designing grid-connected power supply systems and selecting compatible components
  • Shading analysis (Path Finder and sun-path diagrams)
  • Installing systems on different roof types
  • Installing rails, modules and DC isolators (de-energised)
  • + More!
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Standalone Power Systems (Design and Install)

Take the final step into off-grid and remote power solutions. This course focuses on designing and installing standalone power systems that combine PV, battery storage and generating sets for sites without reliable grid access.

Training focuses on:

  • Assessing loads and site conditions for off-grid applications
  • Designing off-grid PV + battery + generator systems
  • Selecting and configuring inverters, controllers and protection equipment
  • Installing and commissioning off-grid power conversion equipment
  • Documenting system design, performance and maintenance requirements
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Battery Storage for Grid-Connected PV Systems (Design and Install)

Build on your grid-connect PV skills by adding battery storage design and installation – from system configuration and sizing through to documentation and maintenance.

Training focuses on integrating batteries safely and effectively into grid-connected PV systems, including: 

  • Grid-connected PV system component safety
  • Selecting and sizing specified loads
  • Assessing existing switchboards for battery integration
  • PV + battery storage system configurations
  • Battery–grid interaction and offsetting peak loads
  • Battery basics and secondary battery technologies
  • + More!

Why choose CET & PMV for solar and renewables training?

Trusted RTOs

CET (RTO 2394) is one of WA’s most respected electrical training providers, and PMV (RTO 51178 & 52698) specialises in solar, battery and power systems training.

Hands-on focus

Real-world design projects plus practical installation, commissioning and troubleshooting

Clear accreditation pathway

Statements of Attainment from these courses can support Solar Accreditation Australia applications in grid-connect PV, battery storage and standalone systems (subject to SAA requirements - for more information see the SAA website)

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Ready to get started?

If you’re a licensed electrician ready to move deeper into renewables, you can:

  • Enrol directly via the individual course pages above, or

  • Contact CET for guidance on the best pathway and course sequencing for your goals

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