Stand-alone power systems: Design and installation

Stand Alone Power Systems (SAPS) can be a viable option for many applications, from a remote monitoring station to an off-grid household right up to village electrification.

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.

For the reliable, long-term supply of power to off-grid users, electrical workers involved with these systems fully understand the operating theory and safety requirements in order to design and install safe and effective systems, as well as adequately manage customer expectations.

This course builds upon the basic knowledge provided in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems and expands upon that in Grid-Connected Battery Systems.

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 (100 hours)

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

Post-course assignment (16 hrs)

With successful completion of the course, the applicant achieves the following NZQA framework registered micro-credential: Stand Alone Power Systems: Design & Installation

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We’re proud to have gained SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand) endorsement of the Level 4 NZQA-approved micro-credentials and short courses.

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Who should attend?

  • Electricians
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical Inspectors

N.B. Completion of Grid-Connected PV Systems: Design & Installation is a pre-requisite for this course. Completion of Grid-Connected Battery Systems is highly recommended.

All applicants must be registered electrical workers and hold a current practicing licence.

Cancellation policy: 

Participant withdrawals must be notified in writing.  Any withdrawals after 30 working days of receiving the online login details  will be charged the full course fee, including text book fee. If a participant requests to be transferred to a practical course on a different date, or fails to complete the required online modules and WITT is required to transfer the participant to a different date, the participant will be charged an additional fee of $300.  Non-attendance of participants on the course date will be charged the full course fee.  These cancellation fees are non-transferrable.

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