Installing and Testing Domestic Photo Voltaic Solar Systems   (equivalent to NVQ L3)

"Since April 2010 the new Government backed feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme gives you the ability to earn back money by feeding unused electricity generated back into the national grid as well as earn money for the power that you actually use. It is possible for a well sited solar PV installation to earn a tax free income of £700 as well as saving around £140 a year on the household electricity bill meaning that the system could pay for itself in less than half of its expected lifetime leaving you to reap the financial rewards as this scheme has been guaranteed by the UK Government for 25 years. Currently if your solar photovoltaic panels were installed by an accredited installer you can earn up to 44.3p p/kWh for the power you export to the national grid and up to 41.3p p/kWh for the electricity that you use"        (reducing December 2011).

Course Aims

To provide the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to install, commission and maintain photo-voltaic solar electrical panels and systems.

Anyone undertaking this course must have a good electrical knowledge and understanding and experience of working on domestic or commercial electrical supplies as well as holding a minimum 17th Edition qualification AND either a Part P or formal craft qualification e.g. N/SVQ3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent earlier certification that includes inspection and testing. Candidates will be provided with a BPEC Photo-voltaic manual

Total duration is 3 days.

Course Content

• Solar resource assessment, Grid connection requirements
• AC & DC electrical theory & practical for PV
• Basic roof structures & issues
• Hands-on PV Panel Mounting
• Mechanical installation of roof fixings
• Setting to work/commissioning
• System testing
• Paperwork and test forms

Exam
Training Method - Practical workshop and theory
Assessment - Practical assessment and multiple-choice paper

Value of Course

£495 per person + vat