This course has been created specifically for candidates who require a fuller understanding of photovoltaic system configuration, but are not looking to install PV systems, for example anyone involved in designing, managing or surveying solar photovoltaic systems for others to install.
Government targets to cut carbon emissions has meant that solar photovoltaics is a natural development for the electrical market and should be considered by any electrical installation company or engineer.
To provide knowledge and an understanding of photovoltaic solar and electrical systems; their design, installation, commissioning and maintenance requirements.
Those working alongside photovoltaic solar installers.
Typical course candidates include roofers, architects, building engineers, local Government, housing association employees and salepersons working within the renewable sector.
Candidates must have some basic electrical knowledge, but do not require the electrical qualifications needed for the other solar photovoltaics courses offered by South West Assessment and Training.
For anyone wishing to install solar photovolatic systems SWAAT also offer a solar photovoltaic installation course.
For anyone new to electrical work, or who would like to update their knowledge and skills, it is highly recommended that they undertake the Foundation Electrical course prior to this one.
This course covers the following;
PLEASE NOTE: Course delegates will not be installing panels during this course. For anyone wanting this type of training it is recommended that they contact a photo-voltaic solar panel manufacturer
Two days
Classroom based - although candidates will be introduced to the practical elements of photovoltaic installation
Multiple-choice question paper(s).
Candidates who complete the two-day course will receive a South West Assessment and Training certificate of awareness is Photo-voltaic Solar.
Candidates will be provided with a training pack
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