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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.

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:

  • A qualification and assessment of competence underpinning core technical competence for work in dwellings from Table A4.7 of the EAS Qualifications Guide, such as: o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings (610/1335/3) and AM2D o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (610/3326/1) and AM2E

OR

  • A qualification and assessment of competence underpinning core technical competence from Table A4.8 of the EAS Qualifications Guide, such as: o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (601/7345/2) and AM2S o EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (501/1605/8) and AM2 o EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (603/5982/1) and AM2

OR

  • A current ECS Gold Card as a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician.

You must also be conversant with inspection and testing and the wiring regulations. Holding relevant qualifications in BS 7671 and inspection and testing can demonstrate this.

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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The course is delivered over a total of 4 days, with training and assessment taking place on Monday and Tuesday.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    (A899A-1/1)
    Start Date
    6 Sep 2027
    End Date
    21 Sep 2027
    Days
    Mon & Tue
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    3 Weeks
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre
  7. Level 3 Award in the installation of small scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    (A899B-1/1)
    Start Date
    1 Nov 2027
    End Date
    9 Nov 2027
    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
    6 Dec 2027
    End Date
    14 Dec 2027
    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
    24 Jan 2028
    End Date
    1 Feb 2028
    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
    6 Mar 2028
    End Date
    14 Mar 2028
    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
    8 May 2028
    End Date
    16 May 2028
    Days
    Mon & Tue
    Time
    09:00 – 17:00
    Duration
    2 Weeks
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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