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Solar Photovoltaic Systems, NOS Mapped

BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Description

Our training facilities are unique and custom built to include a realistic working environment and simulated the workplace. This course is a requirement of the Minimum Technical Competency document for PV installers and is recognised by the MCS operators as evidence of suitable training.

This 3 day course will enable candidates to select the most appropriate solar Photovoltaic system for a property to meet the client’s needs and to commission and handover the system. It will also provide an understanding of all the legal issues surrounding the installation of these systems and guidance on completion and submission of all the appropriate notifications.

Prerequisites

Qualified Electricians Only

•N/SVQ Installing Electrical Systems and Equipment Buildings, Structures and the Environment or Electrotechnical Technology and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

Or

• Equivalent historical qualifications (as found in EAS Table 4B/4C) Electrotechnical Assessment Specification Guide August 2023

Or

• ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

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

Trainees can enrol for the course if they meet the requirements of the Electro technical Assessment Specification (EAS) and have a minimum 2 years’ experience with demonstrable evidence as well as being a member of a Competent Person Scheme (CPS).

*Candidates are required to bring with them two passport photographs.

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PPE Minimum: Overalls and Safety footwear

Content

The course covers:

  • 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

Certification

Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

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