This course will involve a mix of classroom and simulated practical learning in our workshops.

The initial 30% of the course will include the Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) qualification.

This will ensure that participants have the appropriate qualification, skills and knowledge to progress onto either our Solar PV level 3 qualification.

You will receive both practical and theoretical training in the following areas: Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems. • 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 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS). • 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 Additional Aims • Employability Skills • Workplace communication. • Decision making / problem solving. • CV Preparation. • Interview techniques. • Green Skills business advice.

This part-time, 1 day per week, depending on the start date of the course.

For example: Monday courses will be once a week every Monday for the duration of the programme.

Classroom and practical training will take place in our MITSkills London and Surrey Green Skills centres.

London Green Skills centre address:

The Gate Centre,

Syon Gate Way,

Brentford,

TW8 9DD

MITSkills Surrey Green Skills centre address:

12-13 Camphill Industrial Estate,

West Byfleet,

Surrey,

KT14 6EW

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be at least 19 years old.
2. Have the legal right to work in the UK (this can be verified at gov.uk/view-right-to-work).
3. Fulfill the residency requirements by either:
   • Living in Greater London, or
   • Living or working in Surrey.
4. Hold the following qualifications:

• A Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition) and
• A Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations / combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing

Alternatively, Scottish equivalents through SELECT.

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

If you’re unsure whether you meet the qualifications, please contact us for clarification.

You will be asked to provide your qualification details after completing the payment section of the booking form.

All qualifications must be submitted at least working 3 days prior to the start of the course. Failure to do so may result in being unable to attend the training sessions.

Upon certification, learners will be qualified to:

Install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems.

Inspect, service and maintain small scale solar photovoltaic systems.

Install and commission Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Battery Storage).

Employed – £350

Unemployed or Self Employed – £0