A regulated Level 3 qualification for electricians who want specialist skills in installing, maintaining and commissioning grid connected PV systems. Fully aligned with BS 7671 and the IET Solar PV Code of Practice. Ideal for those expanding into the rapidly growing solar sector or pursuing MCS accreditation.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems – LCL Level 3 Award
Adult
Engineering and Manufacturing
Lackham
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Flexible, Lackham
Duration
3 days
Cost
£605.00
per academic year.
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
Technical and design content includes:
• PV module types, efficiencies and system components
• AC/DC design, configuration and protection
• Array sizing, positioning, orientation and system planning
• Compliance with IET regulations and industry standards
Practical installation & maintenance:
• Install module arrays and associated circuits
• Testing, verification and commissioning processes
• Servicing, fault finding, and system optimisation
Units included:
1. Requirements to install, commission & handover PV systems
2. Installation, commissioning & handover
3. Requirements for inspection, servicing & maintenance
4. Inspection, servicing & maintenance
• PV module types, efficiencies and system components
• AC/DC design, configuration and protection
• Array sizing, positioning, orientation and system planning
• Compliance with IET regulations and industry standards
Practical installation & maintenance:
• Install module arrays and associated circuits
• Testing, verification and commissioning processes
• Servicing, fault finding, and system optimisation
Units included:
1. Requirements to install, commission & handover PV systems
2. Installation, commissioning & handover
3. Requirements for inspection, servicing & maintenance
4. Inspection, servicing & maintenance
Entry Requirements
Learners must be qualified, practising electricians with:
• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (or equivalent)
• BS 7671 (current edition)
• Initial Verification & Certification qualification or equivalent Competent Person Scheme status (Centres may assess capability.)
• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (or equivalent)
• BS 7671 (current edition)
• Initial Verification & Certification qualification or equivalent Competent Person Scheme status (Centres may assess capability.)
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
• Practical installation assignment
• Multiple choice exam
• Short answer written responses
• Successful learners gain the LCL Awards Level 3 Solar PV certificate
• Multiple choice exam
• Short answer written responses
• Successful learners gain the LCL Awards Level 3 Solar PV certificate
Additional Costs and Information
No additional mandatory costs specified.
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