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Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (600/5175/9A)

Course Code: IPVS
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Award
  • Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
  • Duration: Five days
  • Course type: Short course
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
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Solar - CCP - NOV'23

What's it all about?

This course will provide you with 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 mapped to the latest National Occupational Standards (NOS) SPV01.

We 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 covers:

  • the knowledge and related skills for the installation of small-scale solar photovoltaic systems 
  • the key documentation and legislation in relation to the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and electrical energy storage systems (EESS) 
  • the characteristics of solar PV systems, components and architectures 
  • the design and installation considerations for solar PV systems
  • the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumers’ installations.

This course is intended for practising electricians. Eligibility for this qualification must be confirmed according to the learner entry requirements as outlined below. Evidence that eligibility requirements have been met must be kept by the centre for three years and will be subject to external quality assurance processes.

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 historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C, EAS Qualifications Guide August 2023 – theiet.org)
  • an ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card.

You should bring a copy of the Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd Edition. We strongly recommend reading this code of practice before attending the course.

You will be assessed by a mixture of an open-book on-screen exam and practical assessments.

On successful completion, you may wish to progress to another electrical course at the College, such as the Level 3 Award in Electric Vehicle Charging.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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