This 2-day course is a structured training and assessment package with both theory and practical training and assessment included;

• Battery system modes

• Battery system design

• Legislation for a switched alternative source of energy

• Battery packaged systems - coupling

• Electrical wiring of the battery system and associated components

• Grid-connected battery systems

• Sizing battery systems

• System testing & commissioning

Course Pre-requisites:

This qualification is aimed at electricians working within domestic and/or non-domestic premises and they shall hold as a minimum;

• A Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition) 

• A Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing

Scottish equivalents through SELECT

• A SELECT Customised Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations to BS 7671 (218) 

• A SELECT Customised Award in Initial Verification (209) or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing (214)

If the applicant does not hold a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or SELECT equivalent as above, then they must hold one of the following

• A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

• An SVQ in Electrical Installations (SCQF level 7) A Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings

• An Experienced Worker Qualification

• An ECS Gold Card (Installation or Approved Electrician)

• Be a member of a competent person scheme, as a Qualified Supervisor that meets the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS)

Course Materials:

On attendance of the course, you will need the following:

• IET On-site Guide 18th Edition A2:2022

• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition A2:2022

• IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems 3rd Edition

PLEASE NOTE: (Electronic Versions are only permitted on devices that cannot gain access to browsers etc.) Copies can be purchased along side this booking or on the day.

Course Pre-requires 

All learners must be competent electricians and hold one of the qualifications listed below or other qualifications listed in EAS tables A4.7 and 4.8 routes 1, 2, 3 and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)

• Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)

• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services - Electrical Installation (Building and Structures)

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.(2346)

• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings

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

• ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card

• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable

For learners in Scotland: Any of the above or

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7 + Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.

Required Materials:

On attendance of the course, you will need the following: 

• 2 x passport-sized photos along with ID in the form of a passport or driver’s license, as well as proof of course prerequisites.

• The cost of the course includes a BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems Manual.

Publication:

• IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems 3rd Edition

PLEASE NOTE: These are the required books for this course. You can add to your basket now, alternatively there will be copies available for you to purchase from your training centre. Electrical versions of these book will NOT be permitted during assessments.