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I have learnt design calculations, understand deeply about PV systems but today I am doing something different — engaged with operation and maintenance of utility like boiler, water treatment, and waste water treatment plant.
Technical Advantage Training
Stay qualified and certified with our nationally recognised courses delivered by experts online and onsite at our training facility. Enrol through our Shop now!
Overview of the Course
GSES Technical Advantage training courses are suitable for professionals with prior experience in the renewable energy industry to enhance their technical skills and knowledge. Technical Advantage courses will deliver professional development to industry personnel ranging from engineers, designers, and managers with prior experience in the energy sector. “Certificates of Completion” or “Certificates of Participation” are issued on successfully completing these courses.
Courses offered
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Grid-connected & Hybrid PV systems design & installation
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Off-grid & Mini-grid PV systems design & installation
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Operation & Maintenance of PV systems
Your Path to Certification
From enrolment to certified professional
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Enrol via Shop
Choose your course and complete enrolment through the GSES shop. Seats are limited.
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Pre-Course Materials
Receive your GSES course book, presentations, and design tools before training begins.
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5-Day Intensive
Attend the full face-to-face training at our facility. Lectures, practicals, and assessments.
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Receive Certificate
On successful completion, receive your Certificate of Completion or Participation.
Who Should Attend
Built for Experienced
Energy Industry Professionals
Prior experience in the energy sector is required. These courses are designed to go deep — not to introduce.
Engineers
Deepen your system design expertise across grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar configurations at a professional level.
Designers
Gain the technical framework to design robust PV systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
Managers
Build technical fluency to better oversee solar projects, contractors, and O&M operations with real confidence.
O&M Technicians
Learn advanced inspection, testing, and performance analysis skills using IV-tracers, IR, and EL cameras.
Frequently Asked Questions
Design and Install Course split into three parts:
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material; this should be attempted before you attend the practical component.
2.Practical – three day practical at the Sydney Training Facility, doing installations, fault finding, commissioning, revising online theory, and an examination.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
4. Design Task – final assignment to bring together all theory and practical knowledge.
Install Only Course split into two parts:
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material: this should be attempted before you attend the practical component. Note: the install online component is shorter than the Design and Install online component.
2. Practical – two or three day practical at the Sydney Training Facility, doing installations, fault finding, commissioning and revising online theory.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
Design Only Course split into two parts:
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material: this should be attempted before you attend the practical component.
2. Design Task – final assignment to bring together all theory and practical knowledge.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material; this should be attempted before you attend the practical component.
2.Practical – three day practical at the Sydney Training Facility, doing installations, fault finding, commissioning, revising online theory, and an examination.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
4. Design Task – final assignment to bring together all theory and practical knowledge.
Install Only Course split into two parts:
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material: this should be attempted before you attend the practical component. Note: the install online component is shorter than the Design and Install online component.
2. Practical – two or three day practical at the Sydney Training Facility, doing installations, fault finding, commissioning and revising online theory.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
Design Only Course split into two parts:
1. Online Theory – assessment questions completed as you read through the course material: this should be attempted before you attend the practical component.
2. Design Task – final assignment to bring together all theory and practical knowledge.
3. Examination – once all other assessments have been undertaken, an exam will be issued.
GSES understands that sometimes technology may create barriers for students, so we provide the option for receiving written assessments instead. You then post them back as you finish, and tutors will provide feedback via post.
You still receive the same resource book and there is no additional cost for this option.
You still receive the same resource book and there is no additional cost for this option.
Non-electricians are able to enrol in the Design Only course. You will get a certificate of completion.
Note: This is an online course, and has an optional practical course.
Note: This is an online course, and has an optional practical course.
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The training at GSES deepened my expertise in solar power technologies and system design, equipping me with practical skills to implement efficient solar solutions.
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I recently learned about HOMER Pro software, which provided me with valuable insights into solar PV systems. Before this I had only a basic understanding, but now I have a much clearer grasp of its concepts and applications.
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The instructor was humorous, well-prepared, and had a very engaging, friendly approach. As HOMER Pro was new to me, hands-on exercises were particularly helpful. The training equipped us with essential knowledge for designing efficient hybrid energy systems.
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The training was highly informative, providing valuable insights into system sizing, feasibility assessment, and optimization. Hands-on exercises and discussions made the learning experience more interactive and applicable to real-world scenarios.
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The training was well-structured, with effective study materials and knowledgeable, supportive professors. It has greatly enhanced my confidence in solar mini-grid design and site feasibility evaluation.
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The course was comprehensive regarding all aspects of Solar PV. The knowledge learned regarding civil engineering aspects will be applied during the feasibility study of new solar projects especially during the design of civil structures.
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The training program for me was a refresher course covering briefly solar PV project preparation, project design; engineering, project construction/development, and O&M, and it will be useful for my future work.
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I really liked the interactive nature of the workshop. The trainer explained concepts well, making it easy to understand. Hands-on exercises helped in grasping HOMER Pro's functionalities effectively. Overall, a great learning experience!
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