GSES – Solar Awareness for Tradespeople

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A two-hour solar safety course for tradespeople, covering common hazards, unsafe installations and when to escalate concerns on sites with solar and storage.

  • Self-paced online
  • Workers with little to no prior solar experience.
Show learning outcomes
  • Identify common hazards associated with solar power systems and energy storage systems on worksites.
  • Recognise the function of key solar system components, including modules, inverters and protection devices.
  • Describe the purpose of solar cabling, earthing systems, signage and safety labels.
  • Recognise indicators of potentially unsafe or non-compliant solar installations.
  • Apply safe work practices and determine when issues should be escalated for further inspection by qualified solar professionals.

About this training​

Solar power systems are now a common feature on homes, businesses and construction sites across Australia. This practical two-hour course is designed for workers with little to no prior solar experience and is ideal for new worker and site inductions.

Participants learn how to identify common hazards associated with solar power systems, recognise potentially unsafe or non-compliant installations, and understand when to escalate concerns and request a solar inspection. The course references relevant AS/NZS safety requirements and covers solar modules, inverters, protection devices, cabling, earthing, signage, labelling and energy storage systems, with access to a comprehensive informational report for further learning.

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