Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

Delegates must already hold the following:

• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) and

• BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification if not included in the above qualification

Stand-alone Technical certificates are NOT acceptable

Prior to starting the course, delegates must provide the following:

• Copies of certificates for prior qualifications held

Delegates must bring the following things on day 1 of the course:

• Passport size photographs (x2)

• Basic stationary (Pen, pencil, ruler)

• A calculator

The objectives of this training course are to enable delegates to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards Environmental Technologies Units:

• Understand the requirements to install, commission and handover solar photovoltaic systems

• Install, commission and handover solar photovoltaic systems

• Understand the requirements to inspect, service and maintain solar photovoltaic systems

• Inspect, service and maintain solar photovoltaic systems

The course contains the following sections:

• Photovoltaic systems 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

Practical and Theory Training

This course is a blend of both practical and theory sessions to allow delegates to practice the skills and knowledge gained during the course prior to assessment.

The assessments for the training course consist of:

• Multi-choice question papers

• Short written answer paper

• A practical assessment.

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