SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Assessment Information
BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Pre- Requirments
Trainees must hold a formal craft qualification e.g.
N/SVQ Installing Electrical Systems and Equipment Budlings, Structures and the Environment or Electrotechnical Technology and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.
Or
Equivalent historical qualifications (as found in EAS Table 4B/4C) Electrotechnical Assessment Specification Guide August 2023
Or
ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card
Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.
Further Information
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.
This certification meets the requirements for MCS operators.
This course and assessment is not regulated by OFQUAL
Expiry Information
Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.
Useful Information
Such a course is a requirement of the Minimum Technical Competency document for PV installers and is recognised by the MCS operators as evidence of suitable training.
This 3 day course will enable candidates to select the most appropriate solar Photovoltaic system for a property to meet the client’s needs and to commission and handover the system. It will also provide an understanding of all the legal issues surrounding the installation of these systems and guidance on completion and submission of all the appropriate notification
Training Materials
The course and manual cover: