Type: Part Time
Location: Holme Lacy College
About the course
This qualification has been designed to meet the requirements of dedicated electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012.
The course is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians with experience of electrical installations, and associated inspection and testing and giving them the necessary training to upskill their existing skills to install EESS.
What qualification will I gain?
Upon successful completion you will gain an industry accepted qualification that enables the individual/business to install EESS.
Certificates are valid for 5 years.
This course is set to take place every month and has minimum and maximum places for each course, please contact us for future dates.
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Key facts
Bookings available on the following dates:
- 28-29th November 2024
- 13 -14th March 2025
- 8 – 9th May 2025
The course and manual cover:
Section 1 – Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) (battery storage)
Section 2 – Legislation, Standards, and Industry guidance
Section 3 – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
Section 4 – Preparation for Design and Installation
Section 5 – Design and Installation Exercises (example of MGD-003 method)
Section 6 – Initial Verification Methods Relevant to EESS)
Section 7 – Handover and DNO Notification
Assessment methods
Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations. Candidates must successfully pass all assessments to gain the BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems certificate and competency card.
Entry requirements
Learners must be competent electricians and hold one of the qualifications listed below and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Maintenance (2357)
Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)
Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation
Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide
ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card
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