Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale PV Systems
Schedule
Mon Dec 09 2024 at 09:00 am to Thu Dec 12 2024 at 05:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Leicester, Melton Road, LE4 7SL | Leicester, EN
About this Event
Product Description
This 4 day qualification in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) provides an understanding of PV systems with a view to applying for Competent Persons, Micro-Generation Scheme and/or Green Deal registration. The course is designed in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements to provide the necessary skills for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and faultfinding of solar photovoltaic systems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The qualification has been designed for electricians who want to develop their knowledge and skills in the subject area and wish to use the qualification to progress to formal recognition of their competence via registration with an appropriate scheme.
Candidates must hold one of the following and produce prior to attendance:
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
• Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.
• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
• EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) - Electrotechnical Installation
Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide
Or
• ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card.
Upon successful booking, copies of acceptable qualifications are to be sent to [email protected] please add the delegate name(s) and your order reference to your email. Failure to provide evidence that the delegate meets the pre-qualification requirements will lead to the delegate being turned away from the training venue and they will not be entitled to a refund.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This qualification focuses upon the competencies required to install (including testing and commissioning), and handover grid-connected solar PV systems with an electrical output of up to 5-kilowatt peak (kWp) connected to both single and three-phase installations.
COURSE OUTLINE
• The new landscape - Distributed generation and the ‘Prosumer’
• An overview of key safety considerations, legislation and industry guidance
• The fundamental differences between AC and DC including voltage ranges, sources and specific risks
• System component selection
• Fundamental system design principles – including the requirements of BS 7671, Section 712
• Inspection, testing and commissioning
• Notification and handover - G98, G99
This qualification includes;
• Practical assessment (locally assessed, in simulated conditions), and;
• Multiple-choice on-screen exam (closed book and invigilated)
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Our terms and conditions outline our cancellation and refund policy, please refer to these should you need to cancel or amend your booking.
On occasion we may need to cancel an assessment. In most cases we will give approximately 2 weeks' notice and offer an alternative date/location. Please consider this if booking travel/accommodation. We will not be liable for any loss of work or expenses incurred.
Item Specification
Duration 4 days
Assessment body
EAL
Certificate type
EAL Level 3 Award
Where is it happening?
Leicester, Melton Road, LE4 7SL, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 792.00