Clean Energy Council accreditation is a must have for individuals who want to design or install solar or battery storage systems.
Photonix Energy P/L only uses highly experienced and fully qualified A-Grade electricians who are CEC accredited designers and installers.
Clean Energy Council accreditation is a must have for individuals who want to design or install solar or battery storage systems.
The Clean Energy Council is committed to ensuring high quality solar and battery design and installations through the Accreditation Scheme. CEC-accredited installers and designers are bound by a set of rules that dictate their conduct. This page outlines the rules accredited persons agree to follow when they become accredited.
Accreditation Code of Conduct
The Accreditation Code of Conduct acts to guide the behaviour of accredited installers and designers and the standards of conduct and professionalism expected from them. All persons holding any form of CEC accreditation must follow the standards set out in the Code of Conduct.
Accreditation Terms and Conditions
CEC accreditation is conditional upon an accredited person accepting and complying with the Accreditation Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions set out when the CEC has the right to act in respect of an accredited persons accreditation status.
Australian standards, CEC guidelines, network connection rules and government incentive scheme requirements
CEC accredited installers and designers must comply with all relevant Australian standards, CEC guidelines, applicable laws, regulations and codes of practice. This includes complying with network regulations when connecting to the grid and government rebate, grant or incentive scheme requirements.
Installation attendance
An accredited installer of a small-scale renewable energy system is required to physically install the system themselves or attended the site at least three times – at the beginning, middle and end of the installation.
ACCREDITATION AND STCS
For a small-scale solar, wind or hydro system to be eligible for STCs, it must be designed and installed by someone who is accredited by the Clean Energy Council.
This is to ensure that the small-scale renewable energy systems, for which the government issues STCs, are correctly designed and installed by Clean Energy Council accredited designers and installers who have received proper training. Systems that are designed and installed by someone who is not accredited will not be eligible to receive STCs.
WORKING SAFELY IN THE SOLAR INDUSTRY
All electrical apprentices, trade assistants and labourers have also completed the mandatory 22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry course.
There are five units in the first accredited training course in the training and workforce development package. The course is provided free of charge and is co-funded by Solar Victoria and the Department of Education and Training.
22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry comprises:
| Unit code | Unit | Do you have to complete this unit? |
|---|---|---|
| VU22744 | Work safely in the solar industry |
YES – this unit is mandatory. Complete this unit first. |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) |
YES – for all workers who do not hold a White Card. Holding a White Card is already a mandatory requirement for all existing workers on solar installation sites. Apply for credit if you have already completed this unit. |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Recommended Apply for credit if you have already completed this unit. |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
Recommended Apply for credit if you have already completed this unit. |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Recommended Apply for credit if you have already completed this unit. |
These mandatory and recommended requirements are set out in the Notice to Market.
Who has to complete the training?
Completing VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry is mandatory for all on-site workers in Solar Victoria programs, from new apprentices and trade assistants, to experienced electricians and plumbers. This includes:
- solar PV and battery installers
- all plumbers
- apprentices
- trade assistants.
Solar safety training is also available free of charge to workers who maintain and clean solar PV panels. While not mandatory for these workers, completing the training will help contribute to a safe working environment for all.
Mandatory from 1 July 2021
Solar workers on the tools must have completed the VU22744 Work safely in the solar industry training unit by 30 June 2021.
SAFETY SYSTEMS
We take workers safety very seriously, undertaking site inspections pre-installation on every job.
We use specially engineered Roof Edge Protection and safety harnesses as appropriate, and strictly adhere to SWMS’s and project managed OH&S documentation, with daily toolbox meetings and site inductions as required.
