Fault-finding and Maintenance of Grid Connected Systems
$65.00
This course equips participants with the skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, including battery storage. It covers solar irradiation, PV components, system yield, and workplace documentation for repair activities. Key topics covered include:
- Fault-finding procedures for inverters
- AC/DC systems
- Ground faults
- Battery fault prevention and disposal.
Participants will also learn maintenance requirements based on industry standards and manufacturer guidelines, including operational maintenance, performance recording, and battery state of health assessment. The course concludes with system testing and commissioning, ensuring safe and effective operation of PV and battery systems.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, but it is assumed that students have existing knowledge of grid-connected PV and battery energy storage systems. They may have completed a Grid-Connected PV or Battery Systems course, hold an SAA accreditation or have applicable industry experience across residential and commercial PV and battery systems.
Course Outline
This course equips participants with the skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, including battery storage. It covers fault finding methods for grid-connected PV and battery systems. Key topics covered include:
- Fault-finding procedures for inverters
- AC/DC systems
- Ground fault identification using both voltage and insulation resistance tests
- Battery fault prevention and disposal.
Participants will also learn maintenance requirements based on industry standards and manufacturer guidelines, including:
- Operational/preventative maintenance
- Performance recording,
- Infrared camera best practices and analysis
- Battery state of health assessment.
The course concludes with system testing and commissioning, ensuring safe and effective operation of PV and battery systems after major alterations and repairs.
Training Outcome
Students will receive a GSES certificate of completion stating they have completed the Fault-finding and Maintenance of Grid Connected Systems.
Materials and Equipment
A computer, laptop, table, or phone with reliable internet access. It is also recommended to have access to the AS/NZS 4777.1, AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 5139:2019 and AS/NZS 3000:2018 standards to reference while doing the course.
Delivery Method and Duration
Delivery Mode
Delivery is online comprising of online content with short quizzes at the end of each topic. Tutor support is available if required.
Duration
This online course is self-paced. We estimate it may take approximately 2 hours to complete, however this can vary. Course access is valid for 12 months.
Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is available within 14 days of purchase, on the condition that the student/s have not yet logged into the student portal. Due to the online nature of the course, no refunds are possible once the course has been accessed on the student portal.
