Modular Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) – Part of Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (DEE1)

Upon completion of this certificate, the participants will be able to:

• Analyse and troubleshoot common faults in electrical power systems. Troubleshoot common problems encountered in electrical circuits and systems.
• Acquire a firm understanding in solar energy, semiconductor and junction.
• Understand operations and design requirements and considerations of silicon solar cell.
• Understand PV module design and characterization.
• Gain knowledge and skills for PV field failure detection.
• Acquire a firm understanding on grid-connected and standalone PV systems.
• Understand design, integration, integration and testing of grid-connected PV systems.
• Understand international and local code on grid-connected PV systems.

What You'll Learn

The Modular Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) – Part of Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (DEE1) is a part-time CET course, consist of the following modules:

• Electrical Circuit Analysis* (60hrs)
• PV Cell Module (60hrs)
• PV System Design & Integration (60hrs)
• Common module to be taken either in Certificate 3

Minimum Entry Requirement

The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:

"“ English Language (Grade 1-7)

"“ Mathematics (Grade 1-6)

"“ Science (Grade 1-6)

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be consider