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City & Guilds Certificate in Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems

The Programme

This course enables candidates to be recognised as competent in this new field and to play a vital role in the use of renewable energy. It covers the range of competences in fitting, installing and testing the system components.

The content covers health & safety, knowledge of regulations, PV systems and components, roofing, commissioning and testing and customer care. For the award of a certificate, candidates must successfully complete both assessments:

Unit 1 Knowledge of Photovoltaic Systems 2372-001 (written short answer)
Unit 2 Practical Applications 2372-002 (practical assessment)

This award is intended for qualified electricians who will be required to install grid connected domestic photovoltaic systems that are either integrated into, or retro onto, a domestic dwelling. It is concerned with domestic systems installation within prescribed specifications and therefore does not cover design or glazed or curtain wall systems.

It is expected that candidates will be practising electricians and have appropriate qualifications related to electrical installation such as an NVQ 3, knowledge of the IEE Wiring Regulations and inspection and testing. They will need to be employed within the electrical contracting industry. The award is designed to offer specific skills and knowledge to electricians to ensure they are conversant with Regulations and Code of Practice related to PV systems. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supports the recognition of qualified personnel within this initiative and sees PV systems as an essential part of Government energy policy.

Costs

£626 plus £24 certification and exam fee.

Dates

Start dates on 28 March and 3 May, 2011.

Length of Study

The length of the course will depend on individual candidates' experience and qualifications and will be discussed with the Assessor prior to enrolment.

Further Information

For further information please telephone 01271 338225, email employers@petroc.ac.uk or fill out our online enquiry form.