This three-day course is designed to provide delegates with the necessary technical skills and underpinning knowledge of Solar PhotoVoltaic Systems. It should be noted that this course is designed for practicing electricians with electrical installation and testing experience who are seeking to obtain the skills in both the planning, the design and the installation techniques for Solar Photovoltaic Systems. This course will benefit both electrical contracting companies and/or individuals alike, who are seeking registration with a Micro Generation Certification (MCS) scheme provider.
Delegates who wish to attend this course are required to have a successful pass in a 17th Edition qualification (for example, City and Guilds 2382-10) as well as a successful pass in either the City and Guilds Fundamental Inspection, Testing & Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (2392-10) or equivalent.
For all domestic electrical installers who are seeking to attend this course, it is a requirement of course attendance, that the delegate is registered with one of the Governments Part P Scheme Providers (e.g. NICEIC Approved Contractor or Domestic Installer, Elecsa or NAPIT enrolled member etc) or as an alternative, can show that they are seeking immediate registration.
Course content:
Health and Safety
The site survey: Solar Radiance Calculation
FIT Estimates
Building Regualtions
Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) - how they work
Types of PV panels
Solar PV panel designs
Grid-connected Sytems
Grid Tie Inverters
DC/AC Supplies and likely hazards
Appropriate Standards: G83/BS7671:2008
System Testing
Fianl Commissiong and System handover
Other information:
This course can also provide others with a working knowledge of Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and is accredited through NIC Certification, and is an applicable qualification for enrolling onto the NICEIC MCS Installer Scheme. Please note that all delegates who have attended this course will be separately assessed by the NICEIC for the purposes of enrolling on the MCS Installer scheme once their application has been accepted.
Further training:
We recommend that delegates who intend to work in the electrical installation industry undertake the following courses:
City and Guilds 2382-10
City and Guilds 2392-10
City and Guilds 2391-10
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