With the price of fuel rapidly increasing and CO2 levels rising, todays energy supply is becoming even more critical. However, there is one new technology that will make a positive impact within the UK energy market.
Solar Photovoltaics, or Solar PV, is fast becoming a way to reduce carbon emissions. This is a natural progression of the electrical market and is something that all electrical engineers and installers should consider as a service to offer clients.
Funding is available via the Low carbon Building Programme and the Cert scheme. Information about Solar Photovoltaics can be viewed on the STA website.
The purpose of the course and assessment is to give candidates an entry level qualification in Solar photovoltaics. It has been designed for experienced domestic and/or commercial electricians who want to extend their skills to include Solar Photovoltaics.
This training course will cover solar panel installations up to 5kWp output.
This Solar panel Installation training course covers the predominant systems (grid connected) and includes the following areas:
Background to the market and grant and funding routes (including MCS)
Regulations and standards
Health & Safety considerations
AC & DC theory
Cell types and benefits
External and internal site survey requirements
Circuit design
System design and integration
Setting to work and commissioning
Servicing and fault finding
The solar course is not intended to cover roof access work in detail however, the nature of the installation will require electrical connections on roofs, therefore the course includes legislative requirements and risk assessments for working at height. Wherever practicable we recommend the use of experienced roofers to install the arrays. Those who do the course should be comfortable and experienced with working at height.
| Assessment |
The course will be assessed by a multiple choice examination and practical assessment.
| Certification |
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Logic certificate of competence in Solar Photovoltaic Installation and a Logic accredited ID card.
| Course Length |
The course is three days long.
| More Information (Costs, Dates, Locations, Booking, etc) |
If you are interested in finding out more please visit the Solar Panel (PV) Electrical Installation Course page on the PASS Training website or call 0845 365 39 45 for more information.
For more information about PASS Training's other courses visit http://www.electricaltrainingcourse.co.uk/.
