(Micro-credential) (Level 4)

Intakes

20/05/2026 (New Plymouth)

24/06/2026 (New Plymouth)

22/07/2026 (New Plymouth)

19/08/2026 (New Plymouth)

23/09/2026 (New Plymouth)

28/10/2026 (New Plymouth)

25/11/2026 (New Plymouth)

With climate change being a huge environmental issue worldwide, clean energy to power communities is needed. Solar can help lower our carbon footprint and can make a huge contribution to the environment's health.

It is essential that electrical workers involved with these systems fully understand their operating theory and safety requirements in order to both design and install safe and effective systems as well as fault-find and maintain existing systems.

This is a pre-requisite course for other advanced courses for those wanting to install battery-backup (on grid) or complete standalone (off-grid) systems.

EWRB (Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems) 

Electricians, Electrical Engineers and Electrical Inspectors

The adequate knowledge, training, skill and experience for registration with the EWRB to work on Mains Parallel Generation Systems can be satisfied by completing:

• • Grid-connected PV Systems, Design and Install (Micro-credential) (Level 4)
  • Grid-connected Battery Storage Systems, Design and Install (Micro-credential) (Level 4)
• All applicants must be registered electrical workers and hold a current practicing licence (proof is required)

Read SEANZ statement of endorsement here.

Course structure

The delivery of this course is designed for busy tradespeople who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses. The online component is fully flexible to allow students to complete the theory in their own time.

Pre-course learning: Online self-directed learning at your own pace, with tutor support (96 hours)

Three day course at WITT’s Infrastructure Training Park, New Plymouth (24 hrs)

With successful completion of the course, the applicant achieves the following NZQA framework registered micro-credential: Grid-Connected PV Systems: Design & Installation

$680 incl GST (NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents)
$250 incl GST (e-textbook with unlimited access or hardcopy)

Find out more: https://www.witt.ac.nz/nziht/solar-energy-training/grid-connected-pv-systems-design-and-install-micro-credential-level-4/

Register here https://online.witt.ac.nz/apply/