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Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Small Scale
Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Small Scale
LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
This is a regulated qualification for those wishing to install and maintain Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems. Learners undertaking this qualification will typically be updating their current competence or undertaking continuous professional development.
Is this course right for me?
This regulated qualification is for those wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and has been designed in conjunction with the latest IET Code of Practice and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Updated to BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022) and current industry requirements.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our Energy centre on 01437 753 436 or via email energycentre@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is aimed at electricians working within domestic and/or non-domestic premises and they shall hold as a minimum both:
- Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition)
- Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing
If the applicant does not hold a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or SELECT equivalent as above, then they must hold one of the following:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
- SVQ in Electrical Installations (SCQF level 7)
- Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
- Experienced Worker Qualification
- ECS Gold Card (Installation or Approved Electrician)
- A member of a competent person scheme, as a Qualified Supervisor that meets the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS)
What will I learn?
Learners will know:
- health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar photovoltaic system installation work
- requirements of the relevant regulations/ standards relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar photovoltaic system installation work
- fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits within solar photovoltaic systems
- purpose of solar photovoltaic system components
- types, silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaic modules
- fundamental design principles used to determine solar photovoltaic system module array size and position requirements.
- preparatory work required for solar photovoltaic system installation work
- layouts and the requirements for installing solar photovoltaic module arrays
- solar photovoltaic system DC and AC circuit installation layouts within the scope of the relevant Engineering Recommendation for grid tied systems
- solar photovoltaic system protection techniques and components
- requirements to test and commission solar photovoltaic systems
- requirements to handover solar photovoltaic systems
- requirements for the routine inspection, service and maintenance of solar photovoltaic system installations
- how to diagnose faults in solar photovoltaic system installations
- how to rectify faults in solar photovoltaic systems
Learners will be able to:
- plan and prepare for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system
- how to install solar photovoltaic system components
- how to inspect and test a new solar photovoltaic system installation
- commission a new solar photovoltaic system installation
- handover a new solar photovoltaic system installation
- undertake the routine service and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic system installation
- undertake fault diagnosis work on solar photovoltaic system installations
- undertake fault rectification work on solar photovoltaic system installations
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Practical examination
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Following completion of this course you might want to try another one of our Energy Centre courses.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Copies of prior learning and/or qualifications
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- You may be eligible for funding - please contact central@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
