What is this qualification?
This qualification in solar photovoltaic (SPV) has been developed to enable the building services engineering sector to play its role in meeting the carbon reduction targets set by Government. Lowering energy consumption and a reduction in emissions cannot be achieved unless the sector designs, installs and maintains renewable and environmental technologies, and provides the best advice to customers. This qualification has been developed from units that reflect the national occupational standards to enable a highly skilled workforce in the building services engineering sector.The achievement of this award will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential. The performance units within the award may be assessed through practical activities in the workplace or, as appropriate, in simulated conditions.
4 days
Who is this qualification for?
• Those who wish to further their career in the electrotechnical sector.
• Electricians who wish to become proficient in the installation of small scale SPV systems and wish to use the qualification to progress to formal recognition of their competence via an industry body/scheme.
• Those who wish to obtain an industry recognised qualification.
What the Course Covers
Learning Outcomes
1. Know the health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar photovoltaic system installation work.
2. Know the requirements of the relevant regulations/standards relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar photovoltaic system installation work.
3. Know the fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits within solar photovoltaic systems.
4. Know the purpose of solar photovoltaic system components.
5. Know the types, silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaic modules.
6. Know the fundamental design principles used to determine solar photovoltaic system module array size and position requirements.
7. Know the preparatory work required for solar photovoltaic system installation work.
8. Know the layouts and the requirements for installing solar photovoltaic module arrays.
9. Know solar photovoltaic system DC and AC circuit installation layouts within the scope of the relevant Engineering Recommendation for grid tied systems.
10. Know solar photovoltaic system protection techniques and components.
11. Know the requirements to test and commission solar photovoltaic systems.
12. Know the requirements to handover solar photovoltaic systems.
Entry Requirements
Pre Requsites
IMPORTANT NOTE: This qualification is for practising electricians. To be eligible for registration on this qualification, learners must hold one of the following:
• A qualification underpinning core technical competence for work in dwellings from
Table A4.7 of the EAS Qualifications Guide
o Such as EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings (610/1335/3), or
o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (610/3326/1)
or
• A qualification underpinning core technical competence from Table A4.8 of the EAS Qualifications Guide
o Such as EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (601/7345/2), or
o EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (501/1605/8), or
o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (603/5982/1)
or
• A current ECS Gold Card as a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved
Electrician.
Pre Requisites
To enroll, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (e.g., NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems) + AM2 or Gold Card
- Have a current certification in BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations).
- Ideally, possess a Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification.
- Alternatively, provide evidence of equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.
How will this course be assessed?
The course is assessed through:
- Multiple-choice online exams.
- Short written response questions.
- Practical assessments.
This qualification is recognised by industry bodies and can be used to progress towards formal certification schemes like MCS.
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