Adult
Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems - Level 3
This qualification is for experienced electricians wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of small-scale grid tied photovoltaic systems. This qualification is based upon the National Occupational Standards as published by industry and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join the scheme.
You will receive both practical and theoretical training in the following areas:
Know the requirements to install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems
Install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems
Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems
Inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems
About the course
Within the course you will cover:
The solar resource
System configurations
Solar system design
Solar modules
Solar module mounting structures & arrays
Electrical wiring of the solar system and associated components
Solar modules
Grid-connected solar systems
Charge controllers
Batteries
Practical PV wiring and maintenance sessions
Sizing solar systems
System testing & commissioning
A current Level 3 qualification in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018, plus a Level 3 qualification in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
Knowledge Unit:
onscreen exams.
Performance Unit:
locally assessed, either through practical activities in the workplace or as appropriate; in simulated conditions.
Learners must pass all the assessments to achieve the qualification.
Upon completion of this qualification, you could progress to other oportunities in Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging and the Level 5 NI Green Technologies or NI Level 5 Retrofitting of Domestic Properties.
This is a part-time course, taking place over 10 weeks.
The full cost for this course is approximately £480. If you are 19 or over and have not already achieved a full level 3 qualification or if you are 19 or over and earning below the low wage threshold this course is fully funded.
Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00550
Subject Area
Construction and Building Technologies
Campus
City Campus