Type: Part Time
Location: Holme Lacy College
About the course
The Photovoltaic Systems Installer training course is designed for qualified Electricians who hold BS 7671 (current edition) and who wish to install PV Systems.
For a limited period, fees may be discounted as low as £95 (standard fee £670). *Subject to eligibility criteria. Discounts/grants may be applied depending on personal circumstances.
Please contact via email on lcttc@hlnsc.ac.uk
What qualification will I gain?
BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Why choose us
We have purpose built fully functioning training rigs and components that replicate real-life conditions. Upon successful completion you will gain an industry accepted qualification which is also recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). We aim to keep class sizes to under 8 so all learners get an opportunity to practice the skills and knowledge gained during the course prior to undertaking assessment.
What you could do next
If you meet the entry requirements, please follow the link and apply online or contact us to discuss your application.
Key facts
The course is delivered over three days and covers: How a Photovoltaic System works, Principles and Components, Design, Installation, Commissioning, Client hand-over, Maintenance and Fault Finding on PV systems
Bookings still available on the following dates:
– 20-22nd November 2024
– 29-31st January 2025
– 5-7th March 2025
– 30th April- 2nd May 2025
This course is set to take place every month, and has minimum and maximum places for each course, please contact us for future dates.
Assessment methods
Assessments are open book multi-choice, written response questions and observed practicals.
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
1. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
2. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)(2357)
3. Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)
4. Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
5. Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation (Building and Structures)
6. Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.(2346)
7. Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
8. EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation
9. Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide
10. ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card
Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.
Interested in more information about this qualification? Visit BPEC website Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped HERE
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