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BPEC Solar PV Course

This course aims to provide practising electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems.

The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Please note: Bootcamp Funding Available This qualification must be renewed every 5 years.

QUALIFICATION

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is intended for qualified electricians. Please read the entry requirements carefully before booking this course.

DELIVERY METHODS

5 Days in centre

PRICE

£610.00 (£720.00 inc VAT)

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Please note: Bootcamp Funding Available This qualification must be renewed every 5 years.

QUALIFICATION

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is intended for qualified electricians. Please read the entry requirements carefully before booking this course.

DELIVERY METHODS

5 Days in centre

PRICE

£610.00 (£720.00 inc VAT)

GET IN TOUCH BOOK NOW

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BPEC Solar PV Course

Why Study the BPEC Solar PV Course?

This 5 day solar PV installation and maintenance course offers practical and theory in design installation and maintenance of Solar PV systems. Perfect for any electrician looking to diversify into the renewable sector.

Please read the entry requirements for this qualification below, this course is not for new entrants.

This course can be funded with Skills Bootcamps Funding

If you are self-employed or an employer looking to upskill your staff in electrical installation or green skills we have funding opportunities that can vastly reduce the cost of this course and, in some cases, fully fund it.

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Course Overview

What Will I Learn On This Course?

This 5 day course covers design, installation and maintenance of solar PV systems for domestic premises. This qualification is valid for 5 years and must be refreshed.

Course Entry Requirements

Please read the following entry requirements carefully.

You will need to bring with you evidence of your qualifications when you attend your training centre or you may not be able to continue your training.

If booking the course via telephone

To be eligible for this course you must meet one of the following requirements:

N/SVQ Installing Electrical Systems and Equipment Buildings, Structures and the Environment or Electrotechnical Technology and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

Equivalent historical qualifications

Current ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

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

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please contact our Sales Advisors on 0800 856 4448 who can verify your qualifications.

If booking the course online

If you wish to book this course online you must have one of the following qualifications or ECS cards. If you do not have any of the following but believe you meet the requirements for this course, contact our course advisors to check your eligibility.

Current ECS Gold Card for:

Installation Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Domestic Electrician

Any of the following qualifications plus 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification:

C&G 5393 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
C&G 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical (installation or maintenance
C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (buildings, structures and the environment)
C&G 2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
C&G 2347 Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification

If you do not hold any of the above qualifications or a current ECS Gold Card, please contact us on 0800 856 4448 to confirm you meet the criteria for this course.

What will I learn?

Snapshot

The aim of this course is to provide practising electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems.

The course has been structured to meet the requirements of Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Course Modules

Photovoltaic panels in context of renewable technologies
How a Photovoltaic system works – principles and components
Design of a PV system
Installation of a PV system
Commissioning and Client Hand Over
Maintenance and Fault Finding

Course Books

What books do you require?

Upon arrival at the Centre, we will provide you with a BPEC Learning Manual. This is included in the cost of the course.

You may wish to purchase the following Code of Practice. This is not mandatory but you could find it helpful to your studies:

Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (latest edition)

Important Information

You must bring the following items on the first day of your course

Passport size photographs (x2)
Basic stationery (Pen, pencil, ruler)
A calculator
Evidence of qualifications held or current ECS Gold Card (see entry requirements)

Course Entry Requirements

Please read the following entry requirements carefully.

You will need to bring with you evidence of your qualifications when you attend your training centre or you may not be able to continue your training.

If booking the course via telephone

To be eligible for this course you must meet one of the following requirements:

Equivalent historical qualifications

Current ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

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

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please contact our Sales Advisors on 0800 856 4448 who can verify your qualifications.

If booking the course online

Current ECS Gold Card for:

Installation Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Domestic Electrician

Any of the following qualifications plus 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification:

C&G 5393 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
C&G 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical (installation or maintenance
C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (buildings, structures and the environment)
C&G 2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
C&G 2347 Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification

If you do not hold any of the above qualifications or a current ECS Gold Card, please contact us on 0800 856 4448 to confirm you meet the criteria for this course.

What will I learn?

Snapshot

The aim of this course is to provide practising electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems.

The course has been structured to meet the requirements of Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Course Modules

Photovoltaic panels in context of renewable technologies
How a Photovoltaic system works – principles and components
Design of a PV system
Installation of a PV system
Commissioning and Client Hand Over
Maintenance and Fault Finding

Course Books

What books do you require?

Upon arrival at the Centre, we will provide you with a BPEC Learning Manual. This is included in the cost of the course.

You may wish to purchase the following Code of Practice. This is not mandatory but you could find it helpful to your studies:

Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (latest edition)

Important Information

You must bring the following items on the first day of your course

Passport size photographs (x2)
Basic stationery (Pen, pencil, ruler)
A calculator
Evidence of qualifications held or current ECS Gold Card (see entry requirements)

BPEC Solar PV Course

Exams and Assessments

This course contains multiple-choice assessments, short-answer written assessments and practical assessments including:

2 x Multi-choice Question Paper
Short Written Paper
Practical Assessment

Please note that you must bring photographic ID such as a passport or driving license with you in order to sit the assessments on this course.

BPEC SOLAR PV COURSE

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Course Review

Testimonial: Miles

Our Leeds student Miles, who has completed our BPEC Solar PV course mentions what he enjoys about the course. He wants to broaden his electrical knowledge with renewable energy set to grow in popularity over the coming years.

Miles is looking to install solar panels for residential customers as a self-employed electrician. To view more testimonials and case studies please click here.

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Pay as You Train

We understand that some of the courses can be difficult to pay all at once, therefore, on our longer courses you can Pay As You Train, which means you pay week by week interest-free.

Pay As You Train is only available on our longer courses. Typically we will agree on a payment plan with you, where you will pay a deposit, and then pay a set amount 21 days before each class start date.

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