Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry

Overview

Designed for current and prospective solar installation workers (electricians, plumbers be it apprentices or trade assistants) who are currently working or are seeking employment within the solar installation industry, installing photovoltaic or solar hot water systems. This course provides an overview of safety hazards and appropriate safety measures relevant to solar installation, increase your overall safety awareness of the processes.

Work safely in the solar industry (VU22744) will be a mandatory qualification for all solar workers carrying out installations for the Solar Homes Program as of 1 July 2023. For more information visit Solar Homes Training page.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

Apply online now. Note: If no course dates are available, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the next courses are scheduled.

Duration

VU22744 Work safely in the Solar Industry unit (compulsory unit) is 2 days, elective units are additional days, as advised in Dates/Locations tab.

Schedule

2024 dates for Compulsory VU22744 Work safely in the Solar Industry unit, training delivered over 1.5 days: 6 May. 2024 dates for Elective Working at Heights units (CPCCM2010B/CPCCOHS2001A) delivered over one day: To be confirmed. These are optional attendance only.

Time: 8am-4pm

Requirements

• A valid White Card is a mandatory requirement for Solar Homes installation workers from 1 July 2023.
• VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry must be completed before undertaking any other unit in the course.

Skills developed

Successful completion of 22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry, will give participants the required understanding of industry health and safety standards and implications of safety hazards that may arise whilst working on roofs in the workplace.

Upon successful completion of the full course, participants will be able to:
- work safely on roofs to install Photovoltaic/solar systems
- work safely at heights
- identify and report asbestos

Compulsory Units

VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Licences/Tickets

To be awarded the Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry certificate, participants must successfully complete all core units.

Certification

Work safely in the solar industry (VU22744)

Participants who exit the course without completing all the required units for the course will receive a Statement of Attainment listing those units that were successfully completed.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $224.00 (Tuition $224.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $44.80 (Tuition $44.80, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $640.00 (Tuition $640.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments.
For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

The vocational outcomes of the Course in Working Safely in the solar industry is to ensure workers (apprentices, tradesman and trade assistants) understand the required industry WH&S standards and the implications of safety hazards that may arise while working at heights installing Solar PV Systems and Solar Hot Water Systems.

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in this course information page. If the course is not available for online application, you can submit your enquiry via the online 'Enquire Now' form. Also please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 69 8233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.