This qualification is based upon the National Occupational Standards as published by industry and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join the scheme.

This Course Will Cover:

You will receive both practical and theoretical training in the following areas:

• Know the requirements to install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems

• Install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems

• Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems

• Inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems

Course Structure

This course is designed to provide installers with the knowledge, skills and understanding to install, commission and maintain solar photovoltaic panels and systems. Within the course you will cover:

• The solar resource

• System configurations

• Solar system design

• Solar modules

• Solar module mounting structures & arrays

• Electrical wiring of the solar system and associated components *

• Solar modules

• Grid-connected solar systems

• Charge controllers

• Batteries

• Practical PV wiring and maintenance sessions

• Sizing solar systems

• System testing & commissioning