SEDA Malaysia provides training on Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Design Course. The 8-day course will encompass both theoretical and practical sessions, ending with a competency examination.

The course covers:

• Design of grid-connected PV systems which include solar PV modules, inverter and associated equipment that is suitable for Malaysia climate conditions.
• Information about grid-connected solar PV systems.
• Relevant Malaysian requirements and standards for a grid-connected PV system.

(Note: the electrical connection between the inverter to the supply (AC side) can only be undertaken by licensed electricians issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga).

The training will be held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC).The fee is inclusive of course materials, provision of facilities for practical sessions and lunch. However, the fee does not cover insurance, accommodation and transportation to the training centre during the training. - details can be found in the Application Form. The training schedule course content and application form can be downloaded from the following links.

•       Course Information

•       Content of the Training Manual

•       Course Schedule

•       Application Form (New Participant)

•       Application Form (Re-sit Participant)

Registration fee:

        i) Local participant: RM5,660.40

        ii) International participant: RM6,603.80

Repeat theory and practical exam:

        i)  Re-sitting for local participant on Theory only: RM200.00

        ii) Re-sitting for local participant on Practical only: RM200.00

        iii)Re-sitting for local participant on Theory and Practical: RM400.00

        iv)Re-sitting for International participant on Theory only: RM300.00

        v) Re-sitting for International participant on Practical only: RM300.00

        vi)Re-sitting for International participant on Theory and Practical: RM600.00

* The fee is excluding Sales and Service Tax (SST)

The exams must be taken at the training institution where the course was taken. 

If you have any other enquiries on the training, please email pvtraining@seda.gov.my or call the Training Administrators:

        i) En. Langga anak Rimon (langgarimon@gmail.com) at (603) 5521 1995 for Universtiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

        ii) En. Muhammad Mustafa Kamal Bin Abd Rahim (solarpv@shrdc.org.my) at (603) 5513 3560 for Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)

The tentative training dates for 2019 for institutions are as follows:

i. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Re-sit session for theory and practical exam (no refreshments and no lunch provided):

The training fee for the course conducted by UiTM is Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) claimable for SBL and SBL Khas schemes.

ii. Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)

Re-sit session for theory and practical exam (no refreshments and no lunch provided):

The training fee for the course conducted by UiTM and SHRDC is Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) claimable for SBL and SBL Khas schemes.

Notes:

• Limited to only 16 participants per training session.
• The training or exam/s shall be conducted with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 16 participants.
• The registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of the applicable fees.
• All payments must be received and cleared at least two (2) weeks before the start of the registered training date.
• A Company may register more than one participant. However, priority will be given to only two participants per company. Subsequent registered participants may be accepted depending on the availability of seats closer to the training date.
• ANY FEES PAID ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.  HOWEVER, SEATS MAY BE TRANSFERRED.
• Any postponement by a participant can only be requested in writing to the training administrator at least one (1) month before the training date. A participant is not allowed to postpone his/her training date if he/she is unable to find a replacement by one (1) month before the start of the registered training date. 

The participants who passed BOTH theory and practical examination (is called qualified person - QP), will be awarded a certificate of competency for this course. The requirement for the QP to practice his/her qualification is by fulfilling at least eight (8) hours in programmes conducted or endorsed by SEDA Malaysia on yearly basis. This requirement is compulsory for the QPs to remain active and practice their qualification in any programmes by SEDA Malaysia. Please click at this link for more information.

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