INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMALL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Level 3 Award

Level 3
Courses For Industry
Greenbank Campus

Overview

This course is part funded as part of the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland and operate for profit.

This qualification in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) provides an understanding of PV systems with a view to applying for Competent Persons, Micro-Generation Scheme. The course is designed in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements to provide the necessary skills for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault finding of solar photovoltaic systems

This qualification is intended for suitably qualified electricians that hold relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical qualifications, who want to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD), learn new skills, and enhance their understanding of Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

The qualification covers

key documentation and legislation in relation to design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV)
safety features of solar PV electrical systems
characteristics of solar PV systems, components and architectures
design and installation considerations solar PV systems
elements of testing, commission and handover solar PV systems
understanding of the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumer’s electrical installations

Candidates will be assessed by on-demand multiple choice tests (available through the City & Guilds assessment platform e-volve) and practical assignments.

Our qualifications can lead directly into employment opportunities in the growing green technologies market withing the Building Engineering Services sector, offering learners the chance to develop supplementary skills and knowledge to a high standard recognised by the industry.