Solar Micro-credentials Courses
Power Your Career with Solar Micro-Credentials!
With the global shift toward renewable energy, now is the time to upskill. Etec’s Solar Micro-credential Series is built for electricians and trades professionals ready to step into the future of energy.
Developed with input from industry experts, and backed by NZQA, each course delivers practical, hands-on training to expand your skillset and grow your career in solar.
Why Study with E-tec?
- NZQA-recognised micro-credentials
- Short, targeted courses for working professionals
- Practical skills you can apply immediately
Etec’s Solar Micro-credential Series is developed in collaboration with experts and proudly backed by the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ).
As the national voice for solar and renewable energy, SEANZ supports training that meets real-world demand and helps future-proof your career in the green energy space.

The three micro-credential are a mix of online learning and face-to-face delivery. (Refer to individual courses for more information.
Solar Courses

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems (GCPV)
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Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems (GCBS)
The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be able to design battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems, and to install, maintain and fault-find battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems..
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Stand-alone Power Systems (Design & Installation)
The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be able to solve basic problems in PV systems, carry out basic repairs to RE apparatuses, solve problems in stand-alone RE systems, design stand-alone RE systems and install stand-alone PV systems.
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