If you’re a licensed electrician considering GCBS (Grid-Connected Battery Storage) accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia, you might be closer to meeting the training requirements than you think — especially if you’ve already completed your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
This blog breaks down what’s required, and which units you may have already completed during your apprenticeship.
🔧 First, What Type of Accreditation Are You Aiming For?
Under the GCBS category, there are three types of accreditation:
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GCBS Design Only
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GCBS Installation Only (must already hold GCPV Design & Install accreditation)
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GCBS Design & Installation
Each comes with its own list of pre-requisite units and required training, so knowing where you stand can save you time and money.
🔌 Do You Hold an Electrical Licence?
If you’re a licensed electrician in Australia, you’ve already ticked a big box.
Most electrical licences require the full Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician (e.g. UEE30820 or earlier), which includes many of the key units needed for GCBS accreditation.
🧠 Units You Likely Already Hold (from Your Cert III)
If you completed your electrical trade qualification, you almost certainly already have:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEEEL0012 | Install and maintain low voltage electrical installations |
| UEEEL0039 | Install low voltage electrical switchboards and equipment |
🔍 What Other Units Might You Need?
Even with your licence and Cert III, there are some additional units required for GCBS Design & Installation accreditation:
Pre-Requisite Units (check if you’ve completed these):
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UEERE0054 – Conduct site survey for renewable energy systems
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UEERE0061 – Design grid-connected power supply systems
Required Units for Full GCBS Design & Install:
You’ll need to complete one of the following training pathways:
Option 1:
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UEERE0060 – Design battery storage
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UEERE0077 – Install battery systems
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UEERE0078 – Commission battery systems
Option 2 (Victorian-based):
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VU22123 + VU22125 + UEERE4001
Option 3 (advanced):
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UEERE4001 + UEERE5001 (if you already hold these, even better!)
🧾 Not Sure What You’ve Done?
You can check your completed units by:
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Requesting your USI Transcript via usi.gov.au
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Contacting your original RTO for a Statement of Attainment
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Asking your training provider (like us!) to help assess what credit you might already be eligible for
✅ Summary: What You Might Already Have
| If You Have This... | You Probably Already Have... |
|---|---|
| Electrical Licence | UEEEL0012 + UEEEL0039 |
| Certificate III in Electrotechnology | Likely includes UEERE0054 and possibly UEERE0061 (depending on electives) |
| UEERE4001 + UEERE5001 | Covers much of the required GCBS content |
⚡ Next Steps
If you’re unsure what you need — or want help planning the quickest, most cost-effective path to GCBS accreditation — we’re here to help.
📧 Contact us at admin@staysafeindustrytraining.com.au
📞 Or call George at 0432 296 834
📘 We’ll check your current units and map out exactly what’s left.
