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The 22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry is targeted at current or prospective people who work in the solar industry with the installation of PV grid connected or solar water systems or heat pumps. Participants undertaking this course would be CEC Accredited Electricians, Licensed Electricians, Licensed Plumbers, Trades assistants and apprentices.
The course provides an overview of safety hazards and appropriate safety measures relevant to solar installations. The course can also be used as a pathway to further qualifications.
To be awarded the Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry, participants must successfully complete all of the five core units. Participants who exit the course without completing all five units will receive a Statement of Attainment listing those units that were successfully completed.
* Participants that have completed any of these units will be eligible for credit transfers, an Official Statement of Attainment or USI transcript will be required.
It is mandatory for all solar installation workers on the tools (e.g. electricians, plumbers, apprentices and trade assistants) to have completed the unit VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry if they are installing systems as a part of the Victorian Government's Solar Homes program as of 1 July 2021.
Note:
Solar Victoria have taken the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions into account in their compliance activities. Enrolments can still be taken after the 30th June deadline, all solar workers are encouraged to meet this mandatory requirement as soon as possible. Please read the Solar Victoria website for more information.
Holding a valid White Card is already a mandatory requirement for working on any solar installation, however as of the 1st July 2020, it will also be a mandatory requirement for Solar Homes installation workers. See more about training requirements here.
Participants will enrol in the 22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry with the accredited unit: VU22744 Work Safely in the Solar Industry being delivered over 2 days at our East Geelong campus. This is a mandatory unit for all workers participating in the Solar Homes Program. See more information on training requirements here.