Course overview
This qualification is designed to upskill existing qualified electricians to enable you to become proficient in the installation of small-scale photovoltaic systems, allowing formal recognition of competence through appropriate industry schemes.
The course is delivered over a total of 4 days, with training and assessment taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
What will I do?
This intensive course includes all the knowledge to enable you to develop the skills required to safely and competently install small-scale photovoltaic systems.
What’s next?
This course will prepare you to work in the green sector, installing small-scale photovoltaic systems.
Is it for me?
This course is aimed at competent Electricians who have already obtained relevant electrical competence qualifications, and who wish to upskill further and gain a recognised, formal qualification.
Entry requirements
This qualification is for practising electricians. Learners must hold one of the following:
- 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
- Level 3 EAL Building Services Engineering
- Electrotechnical Installation
- ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding qualifications.
How will my progress be monitored?
This is a short course where your progress will be monitored and feedback will be provided during the week of study.
How will I be assessed?
You will have one written exam and one practical assessment.
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The course is delivered over a total of 4 days, with training and assessment taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899D-1/1)- Start Date
- 26 Jan 2026
- End Date
- 3 Feb 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- Fully Funded
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899E-1/1)- Start Date
- 9 Mar 2026
- End Date
- 17 Mar 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899F-1/1)- Start Date
- 11 May 2026
- End Date
- 19 May 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899A-1/1)- Start Date
- 14 Sep 2026
- End Date
- 22 Sep 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899B-1/1)- Start Date
- 2 Nov 2026
- End Date
- 10 Nov 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 16:35
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899C-1/1)- Start Date
- 7 Dec 2026
- End Date
- 15 Dec 2026
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 16:35
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899D-1/1)- Start Date
- 25 Jan 2027
- End Date
- 2 Feb 2027
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899E-1/1)- Start Date
- 8 Mar 2027
- End Date
- 16 Mar 2027
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
(A899F-1/1)- Start Date
- 10 May 2027
- End Date
- 18 May 2027
- Days
- Mon & Tue
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £400
- 19 – 23
- £400
- 24+
- £400
- Overseas
- £400
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