Empowers salespeople with SAA design accreditation to confidently identify, troubleshoot and resolve potential installation issues during consultations.

Builds customer trust and comfort, enabling sales teams to close more deals and reduce delays between quotes and installations.

Enhances cohesion and communication between sales and installation teams, improving overall efficiency.

Electricians, engineers and sales/support staff seeking to deepen their knowledge in solar PV and battery system design.

Professionals looking to improve communication with clients and support tailored energy solutions.

Individuals pursuing SAA design accreditation, with or without an electrical or engineering background.

There are no formal prerequisites required for this course.

*If you have a current unrestricted Australian electrical licence you can complete this pathway without unit UEERE0051 -Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design.

Students enrolled in this course will complete the following

Professional Short Courses:

• NETSBE: Solar and Battery Essentials*
• NETCSC – Solar and Battery Sales Professional*

* NETSBE – Solar and Battery Essentials and NETCSC – Solar and Battery Sales Professional Short Courses are now eligible for 20 Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.

Nationally Recognised Training Units:

• UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
• UEERE0051 – Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design (This unit is not required for currently licensed electricians in Australia holding an unrestricted license)
• UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
• UEERE0060 – Design grid-connected battery storage systems

Graduates will be qualified to design grid-connected solar PV and battery systems in compliance with Australian standards, leading to eligibility for SAA accreditation. This certification equips students to advance their careers as solar and battery designers, opening opportunities for higher earning potential and specialised roles in the renewable energy industry.

Students will require the following to complete this unit:

• A computer with internet connection.
• Microsoft Office or similar basic processing software.
• A tape measure and camera.

Certified Designer (On-Grid) offers a blend of online and in-person learning to provide flexibility and accessibility. All theory components are completed online, while practical assessments can be done in person at one of our training centres.

For guidance on the time commitment involved, please refer to the nominal hours listed under ‘Duration and Schedule’ for each nationally recognised unit and professional short course included in your course.

Please refer to our course calendar for upcoming course dates and enrolment details or reach out to our team at sales@newenergytraining.com.au

To support your study planning, please refer to the nominal hours outlined below for each nationally recognised unit included in this course.



Professional Short Courses:

• NETSBE: Solar and Battery Essentials* - 10 Nominal Hours
• NETCSC – Solar and Battery Sales Professional* - 10 Nominal Hours

* NETSBE – Solar and Battery Essentials and NETCSC – Solar and Battery Sales Professional Short Courses are now eligible for 20 Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.

Nationally Recognised Training Units:

• UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems - 30 Nominal Hours
• UEERE0051 – Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design - 60 Nominal Hours
  (This unit is not required for currently licensed electricians in Australia holding an unrestricted license)
• UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems - 60 Nominal Hours
• UEERE0060 – Design grid-connected battery storage systems - 80 Nominal Hours

In the context of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Vocational Education and Training (VET), "nominal hours" refer to the anticipated time needed to deliver and assess a unit of competency or module.

You may take longer to complete your unit of competency or you may take less depending on your experience and any previous training.

Our class based activity is generally where you complete the practical assessment part of your training with the remainder being completed on-line.

The abovementioned nationally agreed hours have been agreed to by all States and Territories for use in national reporting of VET data.

The abovementioned nominal hours is published as a general guide for your information and guidance.

Quizzes and detailed system design submissions.

Optional practice design reviews for professional feedback.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued a Statement of Attainment listing the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

• UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
• UEERE0051 – Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design
• UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
• UEERE0060 – Design grid-connected battery storage systems