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  • Starts 10 June 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • 4 Days
  • Part Time
  • Tuition Fee £804.00
    Tuition fees stated are the annual cost
  • Materials Fee £121.00
    Materials fees stated are the whole cost
  • PLR3PVS001(2425C)
  • Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
  • How much does it cost?

    Tuition fees for this course are

  • Who is it for?

    Qualified electricians wanting to install solar panels and battery storage in compliance with electrical and MCS regulations.

    With the increase in electricity tariffs and changes in the PV tariffs, customers are looking to invest in installations and at other ways to reap extra returns from their PV Energy Systems.

    In the first quarter of 2023 alone, over 50,000 households installed solar panels. Installers now have an excellent opportunity for new installations, or to revisit past ones, and advise clients on maximising the potential returns on their Solar PV System in the summer months and purchasing cheaper off-peak electricity in the winter.

  • Entry Requirements

    Candidates must have at least one of the following qualifications to enrol on this course:

    • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
    • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
    • City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
    • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
    • City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
    • Placeholder for City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
    • Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable 
    • Equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C) EAS Qualifications guide August 2023 (theiet.org) 
    • ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

    The qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the candidate has remained current by holding the latest version of the Wiring regulations qualification.

  • What does the course involve?

    This 4-day BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Electricity Energy Storage qualification is for those wishing to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in the installation and maintenance of small-scale grid-tied photovoltaic systems and battery storage systems. It is based on the National Occupational Standards and is recognised and accepted by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

    • Photovoltaic panels in 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
  • How is the course assessed?

    Multiple-choice written exams and practical assessment. 

  • What do I do next?

    If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

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