Solar PV Installation & Maintenance - Level 3 600/5775/0 (LCL)

The LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems is designed for electricians and renewable energy professionals looking to develop their skills in solar PV installation and maintenance.

The course covers the key principles of solar PV technology, including system components, regulations and standards, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding.

You'll develop practical skills in installing PV panels, mounting systems, wiring and inverters, alongside learning how to test and commission systems to ensure they operate safely and effectively. The course also covers routine maintenance, performance monitoring and identifying common faults.

The qualification focuses on small-scale PV systems for domestic and small commercial applications, providing a foundation for professionals looking to expand their expertise into the growing renewable energy sector.

This qualification is ideal for:

• Electricians looking to expand into renewable energy.
• Renewable energy professionals developing their technical skills.
• Electrical professionals interested in solar PV installation.
• Those looking to work with small-scale PV systems in domestic settings.
• Professionals looking to develop their knowledge of PV system maintenance and fault finding.
• Those interested in progressing into other renewable technologies.

Solar PV is an increasingly important part of the renewable energy sector, and this qualification provides an opportunity for electrical and renewable energy professionals to develop specialist skills in PV systems.

By completing this qualification, you'll:

• Develop practical solar PV installation skills.
• Understand how PV systems and their components work.
• Learn how to design systems for domestic and small commercial applications.
• Develop skills in testing and commissioning PV systems.
• Learn how to carry out maintenance and identify common faults.
• Build knowledge that can support progression into other renewable technologies.

During the course, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• Solar PV technology and system components.
• Relevant regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
• Solar PV system design principles.
• PV panel mounting and installation.
• Electrical connections and inverter installation.
• Initial verification, testing and commissioning.
• Routine PV system maintenance.
• Fault finding and performance monitoring.
• Customer handover and user guidance.

Your training includes:

• Training covering small-scale solar PV systems.
• Knowledge of PV technology and system components.
• System design principles for domestic and small commercial applications.
• Practical installation skills.
• Testing and commissioning procedures.
• Maintenance and fault-finding knowledge.
• Guidance on customer handover and user instructions.
• Written and practical assessment.

Entry Requirements: Before registering for this qualification, learners must provide evidence that they hold: A Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 — current edition, commonly known as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations; and A recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, relevant apprenticeship qualification, experienced-worker qualification or accepted equivalent. Accepted qualifications may include:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services — Electrical Installation or Maintenance

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification Building Services Engineering

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation Qualification SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF

• Level 7 Other equivalent qualifications accepted under the current EAS Qualifications Guide

Alternatively, applicants may provide a current ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB in one of the following occupations:

• Installation Electrician

• Approved Electrician

• Maintenance Electrician

• Domestic Electrician

All evidence must be checked and approved by Kelly Energy Training before the learner can be registered for the qualification.

Important Eligibility Notice: These courses are not designed as entry-level electrical qualifications.

Applicants who do not currently hold the required BS 7671 qualification and recognised Level 3 electrical competence qualification should contact Kelly Energy Training before booking.

Our team can review your existing qualifications and advise whether you meet the entry requirements or need to complete additional training first.

Contact Kelly Energy Training:

Telephone: 0208 202 8000

Email: kellyenergy.admin@kelly.co.uk

The qualification is assessed through a combination of a written examination and practical assessment. The written exam tests your knowledge of solar PV technology, system design and relevant requirements, while the practical assessment focuses on installing, testing and commissioning a PV system.

This qualification can help electricians and renewable energy professionals expand their skills into solar PV installation and maintenance for domestic and small commercial applications.

It can also support progression into:

• Further solar PV design qualifications.
• Energy storage and battery systems.
• Electric vehicle charging.
• Wider renewable energy technologies.
• Further specialist training within the renewable energy sector.