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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.
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Professional Advantage Courses
Overview of the Training
GSES India Professional Advantage training courses are available to candidates for engineering service delivery at a professional level in the solar industry. These courses have been developed and are regulated at all times by GSES’ training quality criteria. Assessment outcomes for these courses are rigorous and match the level of training required in Australia to attain this level of professional qualification. Certificates of attainment or certificate completion are issued on successful completion of these courses.
Mentorship
| GSES India professional advantage courses have an optional mentorship programme at an additional cost. The objective of the mentorship programme is to support an individual’s interest in further learning to realise their future career plans and growth. A mentoring programme is designed for the individual student to suit a person’s educational background, functional professional and technical skills, past experience (if any), and plan for growth in employment or business. The minimum mentorship duration is four weeks (20 working days), and it can be extended as per the requirements of the candidate. |
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The following topics will be broadly covered under the mentorship programme: 1) Guided practice on PV system design software like HelioScope, PVSyst, and SketchUp for rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale projects. 2) Guided practice on the use of AutoCAD for preparing engineering drawings for PV plant installation covering rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale projects. 3) Guided design practice for rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale PV projects. 4) Guided project management practices from concept to commissioning of PV projects. 5) Guidance for setting up a solar business, development of a business strategy, vendor development, and supply chain management. |
Topics covered under Professional Advantage Courses
| Sl. No. | Course Topics | Grid-Connected PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance | Grid-Connected PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance | Off-Grid PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance | Off-Grid PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance |
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| Online only | Online + 3 days face-to-face | Online only | Online + 5 days face-to-face |
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| 1 | Workplace health and safety | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | Basic electricals and circuits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 | Solar radiation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | PV cells and modules | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | Grid connectivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 | Grid-connected inverters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | PV mounting systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 | Inverters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9 | Balance of system equipment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 | Energy efficiency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 11 | Site assessment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12 | Matching of array and inverter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 13 | Cable design / system wiring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14 | System protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 15 | System efficiency and yield | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 16 | Energy storage | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17 | Fuel generators | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 18 | Charge controllers | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 19 | Energy assessment | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 20 | Sizing system equipment | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 21 | Generator sizing | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 22 | System installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 23 | System commissioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24 | Maintenance & troubleshooting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 25 | Economics of PV systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 26 | Design task | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 27 | Practical on site assessment | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 28 | Practical on Solar System Analyzer | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 29 | Practical on IR imaging | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 30 | Practical on EL test | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 31 | Practical on use of design software [PVSyst, Arka 360 (solarLab), HelioScope] | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
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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!