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 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) or equivalent earlier certification that includes Inspection & Testing or a recognised Part P competence certification that includes Inspection & Testing. Trainees must also hold a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

Trainees can enrol for the course if they meet the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) and have a minimum 2 years’ experience with demonstrable evidence as well as being a member of a Competent Person Scheme (CPS).

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:

• Photovoltaic panels in context of renewable technologies
• How a Photovoltaic system works – principles and components
• Design of a PV system
• Installation of a PV system
• Commissioning and Client Hand Over
• Maintenance and Fault Finding
• Control and power requirements
• System commissioning and handover to client
• Course duration - 3 days

You will need to bring with you

• Candidate name and address
• Candidate National Insurance number
• 2 passport sized photographs
• A declaration of the category for the individual making the application
• Copy of qualifications