LCL Awards Level 3 Award In the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (LCL-SPV-3)

Course Overview

This course is for experienced electricians wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of small-scale grid tied photovoltaic systems. 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.

Who is this course for

This qualification is aimed at practising electricians, electrical technicians and engineers with experience of electrical installations, and associated inspection and testing.  Applicants should be working within the electrical industry, have relevant experience and hold as a minimum

• Level 3 qualification in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 [current edition]
• Level 3 qualification in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

If the applicant does not hold a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations, 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 information

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

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
• Grid-connected solar systems
• Charge controllers
• Batteries
• Practical PV wiring and maintenance sessions
• Sizing solar systems
• System testing & commissioning

Course materials

• IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2018
• IET On-Site Guide 2018
• MCS Guidance Document MGD 003 & 005
• Guidance Note 3

Exams and Assessments

• Online multiple choice exam [50 mins]
• Practical assessment

Please note your first attempt at the exam and assessment is included in the price of this course.  Any subsequent resits will incur a fee.