Solar Micro-Credential 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.
Meeting the EWRB qualification requirements for Registration with a Mains Parallel Generation Systems endorsement (which covers grid-connected solar and battery installations), and endorsed by the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ), each course includes both theory and practical hands-on training to expand your skillset and grow your career in solar.
Why Study with E-tec?
- NZQA-recognised micro-credentials (4555, 4556, 4557)
- Short, targeted courses for working professionals
- Practical skills and knowledge you can apply immediately
Industry backed
Etec’s Solar Micro-Credential Series is 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.
Course structure
The three micro-credentials are a mix of online learning and face-to-face delivery. Refer to individual courses for more information.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce this milestone for the New Zealand industry. Offering a nationwide, structured training course for solar, PV and battery design/installation, will create a clear pathway for any electrical worker to gain meaningful skills, obtain recognised qualifications and support the growth the industry needs to mitigate climate change and will put more consumers in control of their power usage. We are extremely grateful to ETEC for working with SEANZ to make this happen.
Mark Eagles, Manager of Quality and Standards
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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