Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

The LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems is based on industry approved National Occupational Standards and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join the scheme. enquire now enquire now

Course Description

During this 2.5 day course, learners will study four key areas of solar photovoltaic installations:

• Know the requirements to install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems
• Install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems
• Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems
• Inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike some Awarding Organisation certificates, LCL Awards certificates do not have an expiry date.

Overview

About this course

This industry and MCS approved solar course is ideal for you if you need to install, commission, or fault-find on solar installations. The course will be delivered and assessed over 2.5 days and will cover the following qualification criteria:

• Know the health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar photovoltaic system installation work
• Know the requirements of the relevant regulations/ standards relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar photovoltaic system installation work
• Know the fundamental differences between AC and DC circuits within solar photovoltaic systems
• Know the purpose of solar photovoltaic system components
• Know the types, silicon characteristics and typical conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaic modules
• Know the fundamental design principles used to determine solar photovoltaic system module array size and position requirements.
• Know the preparatory work required for solar photovoltaic system installation work
• Know the layouts and the requirements for installing solar photovoltaic module arrays
• Know solar photovoltaic system DC and AC circuit installation layouts within the scope of the relevant Engineering Recommendation for grid tied systems
• Know solar photovoltaic system protection techniques and components
• Know the requirements to test and commission solar photovoltaic systems
• Know the requirements to handover solar photovoltaic systems
• Be able to plan and prepare for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system
• Be able how to install solar photovoltaic system components
• Be able how to inspect and test a new solar photovoltaic system installation
• Be able to commission a new solar photovoltaic system installation
• Be able to handover a new solar photovoltaic system installation
• Know the requirements for the routine inspection, service and maintenance of solar photovoltaic system installations
• Know how to diagnose faults in solar photovoltaic system installations
• Know how to rectify faults in solar photovoltaic systems
• Be able to undertake the routine service and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic system installation
• Be able to undertake fault diagnosis work on solar photovoltaic system installations
• Be able to undertake fault rectification work on solar photovoltaic system installations

Who is it suitable for?

This course is suited to electricians, domestic installers and engineers wishing to install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems.

What’s included?

• FREE hire of IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 18th Edition, On-site Guide and Guidance Notes 3
• All LCL Awards fees – no hidden costs!
• Refreshments
• A unique and friendly learning environment!

Course entry requirements

Candidates must have a current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate and be able to satisfy the criteria of Option A or Option B below:

Option A Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations   (typically 2391-10, 2391-50, 2391-52, 2394-01) Option B A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment A Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification An ECS Electricians Gold Card Be a Qualified Supervisor for competent person scheme

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via a practical observed assignment and an on-line examination consisting of multiple choice style questions. The assessments are open book and use of the applicable standards and regulations is permitted.

Resources

IET Code of Practice Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (2nd Edition)

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