INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMALL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Level 3 Award (GRASP)

Level 3
Courses For Industry
Greenbank Campus

Overview

This course is fully funded through the GRASP Project

The purpose of this qualification is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the specific and supplementary requirements related to the design, installation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems, in domestic and small commercial settings. These requirements align with the current IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems and the most relevant regulations in relation to solar PV infrastructure.

Applicants must be qualified electricians with evidence of achievement of the NVQ Level 3 Certification in Electrical and must have an 18th Edition Certificate.

Units include

Know the key documentation and legislation in relation to design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and electrical energy storage systems (EESS)
Understand the characteristics of solar PV systems, components and architectures
Understand design and installation considerations for solar PV systems
Understand the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumer’s installations

Assessment will be through an online multiple choice test which is externally set and marked and a practical assignment which is externally set, internally marked and externally quality assured.

On successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress on to City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations as well as other CPD qualifications within Electrotechnical.