City & Guilds Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV Systems (2922-34) & Level 3 Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems (2923-34)

The purpose of this 5 day City & Guilds Solar PV and Battery Storage Course is is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the specific and supplementary requirements related to the design, installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems, in domestic and small commercial settings. These requirements align with the current IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems and the most relevant Regulations in relation to solar PV infrastructure. The qualification is also be mapped to the latest National Occupational Standards (NOS) SPV01 and accepted by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

It also includes a range of relevant outcomes covering statutory legislation applicable to EESS, the principles of batteries and EESS, how to specify and design EESS, installation, inspection and testing, and handover of an EESS. This qualification is designed as CPD for qualified electricians who wish to understand the requirements for design, installation and maintenance of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS), typically within a domestic or small-commercial setting.

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 City and Guilds Solar PV Systems Course (Level 3) and Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems Course (EESS) (Level 3) 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 hold one of the following:
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
(Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
(2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
(2347)
• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
• Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (see latest
version link)
or
• ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Maintenance
Electrician, or Domestic Electrician.

For all learners, the qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification, or there must be evidence the learner has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring regulations qualification.

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

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

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