Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry - 22515VIC
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Overview
Over a two-day learning period, the Working Safely in the Solar Industry skill set is designed to enhance your practical skills and capabilities to seek work in the solar industry with the installation of photovoltaic and solar water systems.
This skill set provides a pathway to further qualifications. It is not intended as a replacement for full certificate-level qualifications.
Details
The Working Safely in the Solar Industry skill set is designed to ensure you have the appropriate skills and knowledge required to work safely in the solar industry. Upon completion of your studies in this skill set, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
- work safely on roofs
- work safely at heights
- identify and report asbestos.
To complete this qualification, you will need to undertake and pass five units of competency. These are:
- VU22744 Work Safely in the Solar Industry
Learners are required to hold a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency and apply for Credit Transfer:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry or the equivalent unit of competency
- CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights - must have been attained within 6 years to be current if learner intends on applying for accreditation for grid-connect install or SPS install as per accreditation requirements of Clean Energy Council
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid - must have been attained within 3 years to be current.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry | City Campus |
3 days
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C0049 | N/A |
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Program code: C0049
National curriculum code: 22515VIC
*Study dates will proceed, subject to current Government advice and restrictions for COVID-19.
September
Last Day to Enrol: One week prior to selected class date.
Classes:
- 17 and 20 September 2021
- 24 and 27 September 2021
October
Last Day to Enrol: One week prior to selected class date.
Classes:
- 8 and 11 October 2021
- 22 and 25 October 2021
- 29 October and 1 November 2021
Career
This skill set provides a pathway to further qualifications enabling work in the solar industry.
Recommended for electricians, plumbers, building practitioners, trades assistants and apprentices across industries who install solar panel/water collectors.
Admissions
Fees
Free at TAFE
As part of the Free at TAFE initiative, the Victorian Government is currently waiving course fees for select skill sets. Students who are assessed as eligible for a Government subsidised place will not be charged a tuition fee.
2022 fees
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
- 2022 government subsidised place: Free
- 2022 full-fee place: Free
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
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Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.