Level 3 Award in the Installation & Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (SPV)

Suitable For

This course is ideal for electrotechnical professionals updating their skills or those pursuing continuous professional development, this course equips you with the knowledge and competence to confidently work in the solar PV sector. Please note: This qualification does not cover work at height or structural calculations, such as roof loading.

Aims

• Learners will:

  – know the health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar photovoltaic system installation work.
  – know the requirements of the relevant regulations/ standards relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar photovoltaic system installation work.
  – know the fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits within solar photovoltaic systems.
  – know the purpose of solar photovoltaic system components.
  – know the types, silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaic modules.
  – know the fundamental design principles used to determine solar photovoltaic system module array size and position requirements.
  – know the preparatory work required for solar photovoltaic system installation work.
  – know the layouts and the requirements for installing solar photovoltaic module arrays.
  – know solar photovoltaic system DC and AC circuit installation layouts within the scope of the relevant Engineering Recommendation for grid tied systems.
  – know solar photovoltaic system protection techniques and components.

Prerequisites

• This qualification is designed for qualified and practicing electricians aged 18+. We will carry out an initial assessment to ensure you’re ready to complete the course successfully.
  
  Entry Requirements:
  
  Learners must provide evidence of the following pre-requisites:
  
  
  - Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (current edition)
  
  Plus one of the following:
  
  
  - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
  - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
  - Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
  - Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
  - Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
  - Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
  - Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation Qualification
  - SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7
  - Equivalent qualifications (see Tables A4.7 & A4.8, EAS Qualifications Guide)
  - Current ECS Gold Card issued by JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, or Domestic Electrician
  - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Exemptions
  
  We also recognise prior learning and experience through the RPL process. This allows you to get credit for previous formal or informal learning, while still completing the required assessments to achieve your qualification.