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Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

The course provides practicing electricians with the skills and formal recognition needed to safely and competently install small scale solar photovoltaic systems.

This course is fully funded by Santander, for applicants living or working in Milton Keynes, or those working for an employer based in Milton Keynes. Proof of eligibility required.

Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Duration
2 Weeks
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Innovation and Technology Centre
Days
Mon & Tue
Time
Various

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.

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.

This is a short course where your progress will be monitored and feedback will be provided during the week of study.

You will have one written exam and one practical assessment.

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  1. Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    (A899B-1/1)
    Start Date
    3 Nov 2025
    End Date
    11 Nov 2025
    Days
    Mon & Tue
    Time
    09:00 – 16:35
    Duration
    2 Weeks
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre
  2. Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    (A899C-1/1)
    Start Date
    8 Dec 2025
    End Date
    16 Dec 2025
    Days
    Mon & Tue
    Time
    09:00 – 16:35
    Duration
    2 Weeks
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

This course is fully funded by Santander, for applicants living or working in Milton Keynes, or those working for an employer based in Milton Keynes. Proof of eligibility required.

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