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22696VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Renewable Energy Technologies and Applications

Duration

2 Years
½ Day/Week

Location

East Geelong

Placement

Not Required

Scored

No

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

    • Attending a secondary school
    • Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over
    • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 10
    • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

  • The fundamentals of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and energy storage systems. 
  • How renewable energy supports sustainability and contributes to a cleaner energy future. 
  • Safe work practices and industry standards used in renewable energy environments. 
  • Practical, hands-on skills to work with renewable energy technologies and applications.
  • An understanding of career pathways and further study opportunities in renewable energy, engineering, electrical and related industries.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

    • Recognition of up to four VCE VET Units at Unit 1 and Unit 2 level
    • Certificate II in Renewables

Dress code and course materials

  • Personal digital device (laptop or tablet) capable of accessing Gordon Online and Microsoft 365 software (licence available through enrolment)
  • Reliable internet access for completion of online learning tasks, research activities and assessment submissions outside of scheduled class time
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for participation in practical activities, including closed‑toe footwear and any additional items specified by teaching staff
  • Basic stationery, including notebooks, pens and calculators as required
  • Personal study materials to support self‑paced learning and project work 

Assessment will be based on

  • Questioning
  • Observations and practical demonstrations
  • Product (reports, projects, role plays etc) 
  • Project Assessment

Further study options

  • Certificate III Electrotechnology
  • Diploma in Engineering

Applications and attendance

Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August

Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2027 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus		 Open: 6 Aug 2026
Close: 15 Mar 2027		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered East Geelong Campus
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

Units

Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
Apply electricity principles to construct basic electrical circuits used in renewable energy systems VU23895 30
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 20
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 6
Research and report on the relationship between energy, sustainability and climate VU23894 30
Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
Research and report on energy storage systems suitable for renewable energy VU23897 30
Set up and operate a small scale standalone photovoltaic energy system with battery storage VU23120 60
Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0046 40
Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
Apply basic fabrication techniques VU23479 40
Construct and test basic electronic circuits AURETR048 40
Maintain battery banks and cells UEPOPS046 20
Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications VU23475 40
Use routine work practices in an integrated technologies environment VU23110 40

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga