Modular Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) - Part of Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (DEE1)
About This Course
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
1) Electrical Circuit Analysis* (60hrs)
2) PV Cell Module (60hrs)
3) PV System Design & Integration (60hrs)
*Common module to be taken either in Certificate 3
Entry Requirements
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