- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- Start Date & time
- Various start dates
- Qualification Type
- Other non-advanced qual
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 4 Days (one day per week)
£650.00
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The renewable energy market is growing fast. This BPEC Solar PV qualification is recognised by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and supports applications to become MCS registered.
Designed for qualified electricians, this course doesn’t just cover the theory it also provides hands-on experience in fitting solar PV equipment in our state-of-the-art workshops which complements face-to-face delivery.
Candidates must hold an SVQ Level 3 in e.g. Electrical Installation and be registered under a Competent Persons Scheme with BS 7671 requirements for Electrical Installations qualification.
DISCOUNT APPLIES WHEN BOOKED WITH BPEC ELECTRICAL ENERGY (BATTERY) STORAGE (EESS).
(Where there are confirmed dates published for both courses).
What will I learn?
COURSE AVAILABILITY:
Thursday 30 May (one day per week for 4 weeks) until Thursday 20 June
Course fee: £650 and includes training, assessment, BPEC manual, registration and certification. The IET Code of Practice Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd Edition is available at an additional cost of £76.00.
Aimed at qualified electricians, this course is designed to provide the required skills and knowledge to install small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems and an understanding of all the legal issues surrounding the installation of these systems. This includes guidance on completion and submission of all the appropriate notifications.
The course covers:
- Photovoltaic panels in the context of renewable technologies
- How a Photovoltaic system works – principles and components
- Design of a PV system
- Installation of a PV system
- Commissioning and Client Hand Over
- Maintenance and Fault Finding
- Control and power requirements
- System commissioning and handover to client
This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) and BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) certificate.
OR
- Equivalent earlier certification that includes Inspection & Testing and a current BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) certificate.
Stand-alone technical certificates, vocational or non-competency qualifications are NOT accepted.
Entry requirement verification required to confirm a booking.
Employer and industry links
BPEC is the British Plumbing Employment Council which is an industry-leading specialised provider of Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector qualifications, assessments and training courses via a network of accredited colleges, private training centres and industry stakeholders.
Jobs and further study
This is a recognised certificate which demonstrates competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
I've applied — what happens next?
This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.