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

 Course Reference

EEA-MKent-03

 Course Description

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

This level 3 programme, created in collaboration with industry stakeholders, equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for installing and maintaining small scale solar photovoltaic systems. This course ensures that learners can prove their competence in adherence to relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.

Funding available
If you live or work within Tonbridge and Malling borough, or Sevenoaks district, funding is available for this course. Contact our team who can talk you through how to access funding.

Who is the course for?
Designed to enhance the skills of electricians, or suitably qualified individuals, this course allows the learner to develop and practice the skills and knowledge required for employment within the growing renewable energy sector, particularly in solar PV system installation and maintenance.

Course benefits

Benefits for Individuals
Gain specialised knowledge in the installation and maintenance of small-scale solar PV systems.
Practical installation activities enhance your ability to handle real-world scenarios effectively.
Learn relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards, ensuring installations are compliant.

Benefits for Employers
Gain a workforce skilled in the latest techniques and standards for solar PV systems, enhancing service quality and compliance.
Staff trained in compliance with industry standards and regulations ensures that solar PV installations meet all legal and safety requirements, reducing liability.
Skilled employees can carry out installations and maintenance more efficiently, reducing downtime and increasing system reliability and performance.

Entry requirements
Applicants should have experience installing electrical installations within domestic and/or non-domestic premises and hold:
Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition).

The practical installation activities will involve working in elevated and constrained areas; therefore, it is recommended that learners first complete our Working at Height and Restricted Access eLearning short courses.

Learning outcomes
By attending this course, you will acquire invaluable knowledge and skills that can benefit a wide range of professionals.

On completion of this course a learner should be able to:
Establish solar photovoltaic requirements
Plan equipment installation and connection tasks
Install Solar PV equipment
Test installations
Commission installations of small scale solar photovoltaic systems.

Accreditation / qualification(s) offered
LCL Awards Logo

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

Assessment of this course will be through the completion of a devised practical task and associated knowledge questions (written or verbal). This course is internally assessed and internally and externally quality assured using the assessment booklet to evidence all learning outcomes.

What this course includes
This price includes course registration, assessment, course materials and, if successful in passing the assessment, an official Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems certification.

Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
EEA course code: EEA-MKent-03
Midkent College, Skill Factory, Oakwood Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 8AQ

 Entry Requirements

See course description

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

LCL

 Additional Info

Some funding is available for this course

 Follow-on Progression

Progression within this industry

 Cost of Course

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