SAA have made it cleat that you can apply for GCBS without accreditation in GCPV, but you will require a unit from GCPV to fulfil the training requirements for GCBS.

Refer to the table below for the additional unit needed.

Unit Code Unit Name Prerequisites / Notes
UEERE0054 Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) & battery storage systems N/A – If completed in GCPV, you do not need to repeat for GCBS.
UEERE0060 Design grid-connected battery storage systems Prerequisites: UEERE0054 & UEERE0061
(UEERE0061 is part of GCPV and can be added to this course for an additional fee if required)
UEERE0077 Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid Prerequisites: UEEEL0012* & UEERE0054
UEERE0078 Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment Prerequisites: UEEEL0012* & UEERE0054

(*) These units are required if you do not hold your Unrestricted Electrical Licence.