City & Guilds L3 Award in the installation & maintenance of small scale solar photovoltaic systems

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 18 March 2025
LEVEL
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DURATION
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This qualification serves as a supplementary short course, supporting the professional development of competent electricians who meet industry entry requirements outlined in the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS). It is designed as CPD for qualified electricians to be able to install and maintain small solar PV systems.

T|he qualification covers

• Key documentation and legislation in relation to design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV)
• Safety features of solar PV electrical systems
• Characteristics of solar PV systems, components and architectures
• Design and installation considerations solar PV systems
• Elements of testing, commission and handover solar PV systems
• Understanding of the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumer’s electrical installations

Learners must hold one of the following:

• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
• Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (see latest version link) or
• ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

For learners in Scotland:

• Any of the above or
• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

For learners in Wales:

• Any of the above or
• EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation For all learners, the qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the learner has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring regulations qualification.

For all learners, the qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the learner has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring regulations qualification.

• Theory exams on line multi-choice test
• Practical assignment

On successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress on to City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. As well as other CPD qualifications within Electrotechnical.

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