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Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems

Course Code: EESS
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Award
  • Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
  • Duration: Three days
  • Course type: Short course
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
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What's it all about?

This course develops the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for the design, installation, and maintenance of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS). It is based on the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, relevant industry guidance, and the requirements of BS 7671.

The course covers a broad range of outcomes, including:

  • statutory legislation applicable to EESS 
  • the principles of batteries and EESS 
  • specifying and designing EESS 
  • installation, inspection, testing, and handover of an EESS.

All elements are aligned with MCS requirements, and the qualification is mapped to the latest National Occupational Standard (NOS) SPV01.

The College will provide all tools and equipment required for your training. We also offer a free breakfast for all of our students and short course students will be given a free lunch voucher to use in our Food Court.

Course information

This course involves:

  • understanding the key documentation and legislation related to the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and electrical energy storage systems (EESS)
  • gaining knowledge of EESS characteristics, components, and system architectures 
  • exploring key design and installation considerations for EESS 
  • learning how micro-generation and EESS are used within prosumer installations.

This course is intended for practising electricians. Eligibility must be confirmed in line with the entry requirements set out below.

Training centres are required to keep evidence of eligibility for a minimum of three years, as this may be subject to external quality assurance.

To enrol, you 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) 
  • an equivalent qualification from another awarding organisation
  • an equivalent historical qualification (see EAS Table 4B/4C, EAS Qualifications Guide, August 2023 – theiet.org) 
  • ECS Gold Card (Domestic Electrician), JIB Electrician Card, or JIB Approved Electrician Card.

You must bring the following with you:

  • IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems (3rd Edition) 
  • IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition: BS 7671:2018 (2022), Requirements for Electrical Installations 
  • calculator.

The qualification is assessed by the use of an onscreen multiple-choice exam, a City & Guilds set, and a centre-marked practical assessment. Both assessments must be passed for the qualification to be awarded.

On successful completion you may wish to progress to another electrical course at the College.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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