Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, and the demand for people who understand how these systems work is growing fast. Whether you're heading into the electrical trade, the solar installation industry, or just want to understand the technology shaping Australia's energy future, this course gives you the foundation. Across 3 modules, you'll learn how photovoltaic (solar) systems work from panel to grid, how battery storage integrates with solar to create energy independence, the safety considerations around working with solar and battery systems, and what the Australian solar industry looks like as a career and business landscape. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of how solar panels, inverters, and grid connections work ✅ Knowledge of battery storage systems — how they work and how they interact with solar ✅ Awareness of safety principles and regulatory requirements in solar installation ✅ A foundation for roles in solar installation, energy consulting, and electrical trades PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by qualified Australian educators and industry professionals. This course provides conceptual knowledge of solar and battery systems. Designing and installing solar systems in Australia requires Clean Energy Council (CEC) accreditation. Electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician. This course is designed in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework (NMF).
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