EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Course Overview:

The Small scale Solar Photovoltaic qualification allows the learner to acquire underpinning knowledge and related skills for the installation of small scale solar photovoltaic systems. This qualification is recognised by MCS as part of their certification scheme.

Qualification pre-requisites:

Learners must be at least 18 years old. Learners must be conversant with the relevant wiring regulations. This can be demonstrated by the learner holding relevant qualifications in BS 7671, as well as inspection and testing. Learners must have minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning outcomes and assessments.

This qualification is for practicing electricians, learners must also hold one of the following:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

• Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker

• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.

• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings

• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification

• EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation

• Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide

Or

• ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card.

In addition, if not included in the above, current certification of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. It would also be advisable to have a Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification.

Who is this qualification for? :

These qualifications are for suitably qualified electricians only who are conversant with inspection and testing and the wiring regulations. It is for competent electricians who wish to become proficient in the installation of small scale SPV systems and wish to use the qualification to progress to formal recognition of their competence via an industry body/scheme. Learners must have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning outcomes and assessments.