
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.
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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