LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems near Haverfordwest

 Course Reference

EEA-PEM-01-54026/54027

 Course Description

LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

This is a regulated qualification for those wishing to install and maintain Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems. Learners undertaking this qualification will typically be updating their current competence or undertaking continuous professional development.

SKU: 1505F7551
ID: 54026/54027

Is this course right for me?
This regulated qualification is for those wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and has been designed in conjunction with the latest IET Code of Practice and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Updated to BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022) and current industry requirements.
Personal Learning Account (PLA) funding may be available for this course (subject to eligibility). View information about PLA funding or contact central@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is aimed at electricians working within domestic and/or non-domestic premises and they shall hold as a minimum both:
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition)
Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing

If the applicant does not hold a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or SELECT equivalent as above, then they must hold one of the following:
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
SVQ in Electrical Installations (SCQF level 7)
Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
Experienced Worker Qualification
ECS Gold Card (Installation or Approved Electrician)
A member of a competent person scheme, as a Qualified Supervisor that meets the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS)

What will I learn?
Learners will know:
health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar photovoltaic system installation work
requirements of the relevant regulations/ standards relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar photovoltaic system installation work
fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits within solar photovoltaic systems
purpose of solar photovoltaic system components
types, silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaic modules
fundamental design principles used to determine solar photovoltaic system module array size and position requirements.
preparatory work required for solar photovoltaic system installation work
layouts and the requirements for installing solar photovoltaic module arrays
solar photovoltaic system DC and AC circuit installation layouts within the scope of the relevant Engineering Recommendation for grid tied systems
solar photovoltaic system protection techniques and components
requirements to test and commission solar photovoltaic systems
requirements to handover solar photovoltaic systems
requirements for the routine inspection, service and maintenance of solar photovoltaic system installations
how to diagnose faults in solar photovoltaic system installations
how to rectify faults in solar photovoltaic systems

Learners will be able to:
plan and prepare for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system
how to install solar photovoltaic system components
how to inspect and test a new solar photovoltaic system installation
commission a new solar photovoltaic system installation
handover a new solar photovoltaic system installation
undertake the routine service and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic system installation
undertake fault diagnosis work on solar photovoltaic system installations
undertake fault rectification work on solar photovoltaic system installations

Can I do this course in Welsh?

Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually.

How will I be assessed?
Practical examination
Online examination

What can I do next?
Following completion of this course you might want to try another one of our Energy Centre courses.

Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
Copies of prior learning and/or qualifications

LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
EEA course code: EEA-PEM-01-54026/54027
Pembrokeshire College / Coleg Sir Benfro. Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1SZ

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

LCL

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 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

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