Each Industrial Elective (3 UOC) represents 6 months of appropriate quality industrial experience or equivalent in a suitable field. Students must submit evidence and a written report to the satisfaction of the Head of School. Some attendance at the University for verbal reporting may also be required. A maximum of 12 UOC can be taken and the credits may be substituted for certain courses in program 3642 requirements. The substitution is not available for work done during the first year of employment if this coincides with the first year of part-time enrolment. The period of employment claimed must precede the completion of the thesis SOLA4911 Thesis or SOLA4915 Group Thesis. An Industrial Elective cannot be claimed for work submitted for credit as SOLA4911 Thesis or SOLA4915 Group Thesis. Details of the procedure for registering and the requirements to be met can be obtained from the Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering.