BPEC Photovoltaic Systems

 Course Reference

EEA-ESUS-06

 Course Description

BPEC Photovoltaic Systems

BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems to single phase supplies. 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-requisites

Trainees should 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 and a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

Trainees can also enrol for the course if they meet the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS).

You can also enrol by providing two years’ experience with demonstrable evidence as well as being a member of a Competent Person Scheme (CPS).

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 three-day course will enable you 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 notifications.

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

Expiry Information
Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

Assessment Information
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Further Information
This certification meets the requirements for MCS operators. This course and assessment is not regulated by OFQUAL.

Funding is available on a case-by-case basis.

EEA Course code: EEA-ESUS-06
BPEC Photovoltaic Systems
3A Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6QU

East Sussex College in association with OHMEnergy.co.uk

 Entry Requirements

See course description

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council)

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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