BPEC Award Solar PV Installer & BPEC Electricity Energy Storage Systems Course

This 4 & 1/2 day BPEC Solar PV Installer Course is for those wishing to achieve nationally recognised certification in the design, installation and maintenance of small scale grid tied Photovoltaic systems. It is based on the National Occupational Standards and is recognised and accepted by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

With the increase in electricity tariffs and changes in the PV tariffs, customers are looking to invest in installations and at other ways to reap extra returns from their PV Energy Systems.

Installers now have a golden opportunity to revisit past installs and advise clients on maximising the potential returns on their Solar PV System in the summer months and purchasing cheaper off peak electricity in the winter.

Unlike a manufacturers seminar, our course gives you a balanced view of the different manufacturers offerings allowing you to make an informed decision about the best solutions for you and you customer.

The BPEC Solar PV Installer Course and BPEC Electricity Energy Storage Systems Course (EESS) run together to give an overall view of the technologies.

Course Content

This course covers everything a Solar PV installer needs:

• Solar PV resource assessment (inc .new performance calcs)
• Grid connection requirements
• AC & DC electrical theory & practical for Solar PV
• Basic roofing structures &integrity issues
• Hands-on Solar PV Panel Mounting
• Mechanical installation of roof fixings
• Setting to work/commissioning
• System testing
• Paperwork and test forms
• Introduction to EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems).
• Understand different components and architectures involved.
• EESS applications and operating states.
• AC vs DC Battery systems.
• Identify different batteries and their characteristics suitable for EESS.
• Electrical regulations including the IET Code of Practice.
• Safety and planning.
• Designing, specification, sizing, and installation of an EESS.
• Financial incentives, payback
• Solar PV system maintenance
• Handover packs & customer care

Entry Requirements: Learners must be competent electricians and hold one of the qualifications listed below and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

1. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
2. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)(2357)
3. Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)
4. Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
5. Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation (Building and Structures)
6. Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.(2346)
7. Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
8. EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation
9. Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide
10. ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card

• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable

Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.

Certification: BPEC Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar PV Systems Plus BPEC Battery Storage Systems Certification.

Price includes exam fees, certification and work books that are issued on the courses.

Locations available: Chesterfield – GRE Energy Training, Unit 70, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, S44 5HS.