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Professional Advantage Courses
GSES 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.
Professional advantages courses are provided in the following areas:
- Grid-connected PV systems design, installation and maintenance
- Off-grid PV systems design, installation, and maintenance
Topics covered under these courses are listed in the table below:
| Sl. No. | Course Topics | Grid-Connected PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance | Off-Grid PV Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
Online only |
Online + 5 days
face-to-face |
Online only |
Online + 5 days
face-to-face |
|
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] |
- |
✓ |
- |
✓ |
Mentorship
GSES 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.
The following topics will be broadly covered under the mentorship programme:
- Guided practice on PV system design software like HelioScope, PVSyst, and SketchUp for rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale projects.
- Guided practice on the use of AutoCAD for preparing engineering drawings for PV plant installation covering rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale projects.
- Guided design practice for rooftop and ground-mounted utility-scale PV projects.
- Guided project management practices from concept to commissioning of PV projects.
- Guidance for setting up a solar business, development of a business strategy, vendor development, and supply chain management.
Grid Connected PV Systems Design & Installation
Training Methodology : Online
Price : ₹ 21,200
Grid Connected PV Systems Design & Installation
Training Methodology : Online + 3 days in-person
Price : ₹ 34,820
Off-Grid PV Systems Design & Installation
Training Methodology : Online
Price : ₹ 21,200
Off-Grid PV Systems Design & Installation
Training Methodology : Online + 5 days in-person
Price : ₹ 34,820
Testimonials
Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Installation
The course has been of great help to me, not only in providing insights of the solar PV system but also in assessing the importance of various parameters / factors that affect the performance of a system. As a consultant, I deal with the policy and regulatory issues of the solar PV. But, it was only after going through the course book and online content of the course, I believe, that I’m now better equipped at understanding the needs of a PV project and the nitty-gritty that it involves.
Vaibhav Singh
Consultant – Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India
Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Installation
The course covers the foundations of science-behind-solar-power to design principles for actual project implementation. I would say it bridges the gap between theoretical learning and implementation of knowledge. The course has provided with requisite technical expertise for taking on detailed Solar PV plant designing. Although the course focuses on grid-connected system, I have utilised the knowledge gained in designing off-grid solar PV systems as well.
Abhinav Goel
Delhi, India
Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Installation
I was so happy on starting grid-connected PV systems course. I really appreciate the curriculum and gained a lot in my learning period. I will also suggest my friends to take-up this course. I especially appreciate the tutor’s help & prompt assistance which was always provided in need.
Samson Tsegaye
Solar Energy Foundation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia