Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

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Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 11087

Campus: Newtownards, Holywood

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00

Course Overview
A structured three-day classroom and workshop programme of guided learning designed to meet the requirements for learners who are or will be installing Solar Photo Voltaic Systems

Course Modules
Assessment is carried via practical observed assignment along with one on-line assessment consisting of multiple choice and multiple response questions. The assessments are open book and use the applicable standards and regulations.

Ideal If:
You are currently an MCS installer, or electrician who is considering embarking on Solar Photo Voltaic Installation works

You'll Learn:
The installation requirements, of the Photo Voltaic panels required and component parts of the PV systems.

You'll Love:
Learning about the new technologies associated with Photo Voltaic Systems

You'll Progress:
You could progress and have other qualification opportunities for example in Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging and the Level 5 OCN NI Green Technologies or OCN NI Level 5 Retrofitting of Domestic Properties

You'll Need:
  • To hold A Level 3 Electrotechnical N/SVQ qualification or equivalent 

plus

  • A current Level 3 qualification in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018.

plus

  • A Level 3 qualification in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations,

or

  • Be a member of recognised competent persons scheme (CPS) as a Qualified Supervisor having met the requirements of the electrotechnical assessment specification (EAS).  
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Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00

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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
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29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00

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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Y11087SD1C
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SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00

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