Mode of study	Part-time
Duration	4 Days
Campus	London Road Campus
Start date	26 September 2023
Tuition Fee	£878
Material Fee	£121
Course code	PLR3PVS001 (2324A)
Runs on	Tuesday 09:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:00-17:00 Thursday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00-17:00

Who is it for?

Qualified electricians wanting to install solar panels and battery storage in compliance with electrical and MCS regulations.
With the increase in electricity tariffs and changes in the PV tariffs, customers are looking to invest in installations and at other ways to reap extra returns from their PV Energy Systems.
In the first quarter of 2023 alone, over 50,000 households installed solar panels. Installers now have an excellent opportunity for new installations, or to revisit past ones, and advise clients on maximising the potential returns on their Solar PV System in the summer months and purchasing cheaper off-peak electricity in the winter.
Entry Requirements

Electricians qualified to Level 3 and 18^th Edition Requirements in Electrical Installations BS7671: 2018 + A2:2022 (Amendment 2).
What does the course involve?
This 4-day BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Electricity Energy Storage qualification is for those wishing to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in the installation and maintenance of small-scale grid-tied photovoltaic systems and battery storage systems. It is based on the National Occupational Standards and is recognised and accepted by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
- 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
- Control and power requirements
- System commissioning and handover to client
How is the course assessed?

Multiple-choice written exams and practical assessment.
How much does it cost?

Tuition fees for this course are £878 and the materials fee of £121 covers the cost of the two books required for the course, including all exam costs.
This course combines two qualifications into one.
What do I do next?

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 342333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 342 333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk
Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.