BPEC Domestic Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course near Ipswich

 Course Reference

EEA-SNC-165165

 Course Description

BPEC Domestic Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course near Ipswich

Key data

Duration: 3 Days

Type: Part Time

Location: Suffolk New College (Ipswich)

Qualification: Level 3 Professional

Course code: 165165

Entry Requirements: Ages 19+

Course overview

Who is this course for?

This course is for competent electricians who want to add solar PV and storage to their services. Learners should hold one of the qualifications listed below or other qualifications listed in EAS tables A4.7 and 4.8 routes 1, 2, 3 and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

What are the Entry Requirements?

One of the following qualifications:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)

Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation (Building and Structures)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)

Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings

EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation

ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered at our Ipswich Campus in our state-of-the-art Netzero Skills Centre and includes practical training that covers:

Planning and preparing for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system

Undertaking pre-installation checks

Installing solar photovoltaic system components

Installing a solar photovoltaic d.c. circuit in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised procedures

Inspecting and testing a new solar photovoltaic system installation

Inspect and test the D.C circuit in accordance with the design specification, manufacturer’s requirements and the relevant regulatory requirements

Completion of relevant inspection, testing and certification records

Commissioning a new solar photovoltaic system installation

Handing over a new solar photovoltaic system installation

Obtaining acceptance by the end user of the system according to the industry-agreed handover procedures

Undertaking the routine service and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic system installation

Undertaking using safe systems of work, routine servicing of relevant system components

Undertake fault diagnosis work on solar photovoltaic system installations

Undertaking fault rectification work on solar photovoltaic system installations

Undertaking post-rectification tests in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on your practical work as detailed above. There are also the following papers:

Multi-choice question Paper 1: 1 1⁄2 hours 100% pass rate

Multi-choice question Paper 2: 1 1⁄2hours 100% pass rate

Short written answer Paper 3: 1 hour 100% pass rate

Practical Assessment Job Sheet: 3 hours 100% pass rate

What qualification will I achieve?

On completion of the course, you will be awarded the BPEC Level 3 in Solar Photovoltaic Systems qualification.

BPEC Domestic Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course near Ipswich

EEA course code: EEA-SNC-165165

Suffolk New College, Ipswich Campus, Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT

 Entry Requirements

See course details

 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

End of course test

 Qualification & Awarding Body

BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council)

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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