Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

The course material has been designed to meet the requirements of dedicated electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012. The installation of these EESS is work that can be carried out by competent, qualified operatives holding appropriate pre-requisite qualifications and the aim of the training course is to ensure individuals have the knowledge and required skills to carry out this work.

Description

The course and manual cover:

Section 1 – Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) (battery storage)

Section 2 – Legislation, Standards, and Industry guidance

Section 3 – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Section 4 – Preparation for Design and Installation

Section 5 – Design and Installation

Exercises (example of MGD-003 method)

Section 6 – Initial Verification Methods Relevant to EESS)

Section 7 – Handover and DNO Notification

Appendix A – References & Related Documents

Appendix B – Abbreviations & Specialist Terms

Appendix C – Answers to Exercises in Section 5

Prerequisites

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

• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable

For learners in Scotland: Any of the above or

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7 + Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.

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