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BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Solar Panels) 

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Engineers working on solar panels
Courses Code
QD3ELSPA
Study method
Part Time
Cost
£750
Location(s)
Rodbaston
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  • Is this course for you?

    This course is designed for practising electricians to learn how to design a suitable solar photovoltaic system, including commission and handover of a system that integrates solar panels. This qualification is a requirement under the Minimum Technical Competency document for PV installers and is recognized by MCS operators as evidence of adequate training.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The 3-day course equips candidates to choose the most suitable solar Photovoltaic system for a property based on the client’s needs, as well as commission and hand over the system. It also covers the legal considerations related to installing these systems and offers guidance on completing and submitting all necessary notifications.

  • Careers

    You could progress to a qualification in the installation of electrical energy storage systems (battery installations).

  • Is this course for you?

    This course is designed for practising electricians to learn how to design a suitable solar photovoltaic system, including commission and handover of a system that integrates solar panels. This qualification is a requirement under the Minimum Technical Competency document for PV installers and is recognized by MCS operators as evidence of adequate training.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The 3-day course equips candidates to choose the most suitable solar Photovoltaic system for a property based on the client’s needs, as well as commission and hand over the system. It also covers the legal considerations related to installing these systems and offers guidance on completing and submitting all necessary notifications.

  • Careers

    You could progress to a qualification in the installation of electrical energy storage systems (battery installations).

Testimonials

John Lockley

The push to reduce emissions and reach a net zero ambition wouldn’t be possible without solar panels for both residential and larger-scale installation.s This short programme covers the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, but also a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), ideal for electricians looking to expand their offers to existing and new customers.

John Lockley

Curriculum Manager

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  • BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (NET0) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 17th November 2025

    Code: QRD3ELSPA

    Cost: £750

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 4 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Apply
  • BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (NET0) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 2nd February 2026

    Code: QRD3ELSPA-1

    Cost: £750

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 4 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Apply
  • BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (NET0) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 18th May 2026

    Code: QRD3ELSPA-2

    Cost: £750

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 4 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Apply
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