Modular Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) - Part of Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (DEM1)
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 and Module (60hrs)
3) PV System Design & Integration (60hrs)
Entry Requirements
Min. 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working 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)