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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.

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Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Duration
3 Days
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Innovation and Technology Centre
Days
Mon to Fri
Time
09:00 – 17:00
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Course overview
What will I do?
What’s next?
Is it for me?

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.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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

    (A899A-1/1)
    Start Date
    13 Jan 2025
    End Date
    16 Jan 2025
    Days
    Mon to Fri
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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

    (A899B-1/1)
    Start Date
    24 Feb 2025
    End Date
    27 Feb 2025
    Days
    Mon to Fri
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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

    (A899C-1/1)
    Start Date
    24 Mar 2025
    End Date
    27 Mar 2025
    Days
    Mon to Fri
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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

    (A899D-1/1)
    Start Date
    12 May 2025
    End Date
    15 May 2025
    Days
    Mon to Fri
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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

    (A899E-1/1)
    Start Date
    23 Jun 2025
    End Date
    26 Jun 2025
    Days
    Mon to Fri
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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