BPEC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

 Course Reference

EEA/GCC/01

 Course Description

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Key data
Location: Cardonald Campus
Start Date & time: Various start dates
Qualification Type: Other non-advanced qual
Course Type: Part-Time
Duration: 4 Days (one day per week)

The renewable energy market is growing fast. The BPEC Solar PV Systems is recognised by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and supports applications to become MCS registered.

Designed for qualified electricians, this course doesn’t just cover the theory it also provides hands-on experience in fitting solar PV equipment in our state-of-the-art workshops which complements face-to-face delivery.

Candidates must hold an SVQ Level 3 in e.g. Electrical Installation and be registered under a Competent Persons Scheme with BS 7671 requirements for Electrical Installations qualification.

What will I learn?
Course includes training, assessment, BPEC manual, registration and certification. The IET Code of Practice Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd Edition is available at an additional cost.

DISCOUNT APPLIES WHEN BOOKED WITH BPEC ELECTRICAL ENERGY (BATTERY) STORAGE (EESS).
(Where there are confirmed dates published for both courses).

Aimed at qualified electricians, this course is designed to provide the required skills and knowledge to install small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems and an understanding of all the legal issues surrounding the installation of these systems. This includes guidance on completion and submission of all the appropriate notifications.

The course covers:

Photovoltaic panels in the 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
This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.

Entry requirements (minimum)
All candidates must have BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification and a formal craft qualification such as:

SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures)

OR

Equivalent earlier certification that includes Inspection & Testing
Stand-alone technical certificates, vocational or non-competency qualifications are NOT accepted.

Entry requirement verification required to confirm a booking.

Employer and industry links
BPEC is the British Plumbing Employment Council which is an industry-leading specialised provider of Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector qualifications, assessments and training courses via a network of accredited colleges, private training centres and industry stakeholders.

Jobs and further study
This is a recognised certificate which demonstrates competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

What happens next?
This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
EEA Course code: EEA/GCC/01
Glasgow Clyde College
Cardonald Campus 690 Mosspark Drive, Glasgow, G52 3AY

 Entry Requirements

Entry requirement verification required to confirm a booking.

 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

This is a recognised certificate which demonstrates competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

 Follow-on Progression

Progress in industry

 Cost of Course

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