MGS Electrical Training an approved City & Guilds Centre in Partnership with NESCOT (North East Surrey College of Technology) offer this 4-day City & Guilds 2399 Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Commissioning & Handover of Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems.

Aimed at practicing electricians holding the 17th Edition and the knowledge and ability to Test & Inspec and certificate, who wish to gain appropriate training to carry out the installation of grid connected domestic photovoltaic systems. Training takes place in our purpose built training facility in the Gas & Electrical Academy at NESCOT College, Epsom, Surrey.

With the demand for renewable and alternative sources of energy, a high priority on the Government agenda and with the introduction of the FIT’s (Feed In Tariffs) there has never been a better time to get involved in the rapidly expanding markets of Solar PV Systems and renewable energy.

This Solar PV qualification is made up of two units from the City & Guilds 2399 Environmental Technologies Qualification, unit -01 & -11. Candidates are able to progress to unit -12 Inspect, Service and Maintain Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems which is an additional 2-Day course.

City & Guilds are the leading provider of accredited qualifications in the UK and are always at the forefront of new technical training with industry recognised qualifications which applies to this PV System qualification. This qualification will allow candidates to be recognised as competent in the field of Solar PV Systems and play a vital role in the use of renewable energy as this market continually grows.

To join a MCS "Microgeneration Certificate Scheme" an appropriate and recognised PV System qualification must be held. It is expected that candidates have appropriate qualifications related to electrical installation, knowledge of the IEE Wiring Regulations and inspection and testing. The award is designed to offer specific skills and knowledge to electricians to ensure they are conversant with the Regulations and Codes of Practice related to PV systems. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supports the recognition of qualified personnel within this field and sees PV systems as an essential part of the Government energy policy.

Course Structure
This Electrical course and award has been designed to offer specific skills and knowledge to electricians to ensure they are conversant with Regulations and Code of Practice related to Photovoltaic (PV) systems and offers an overview of current environmental technologies.

The award is made of two units:-
The first unit is in Understanding the Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Environmental Technology Systems and describes the underpinning knowledge relating to a range of these technologies.

The second unit is concerned with the application of practical skills in carrying out installation and testing. For the award of a certificate candidates must successfully complete both assessments. The structure of this Electrical course will be split between classroom theory sessions and practical tasks.

Unit -01 Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Environmental Technology Systems:
55 minute multiple choice exam covering the following:

• Fundamental working principles of micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies
•    Fundamental requirements of building location/features for the potential to install  micro-renewable and water conservation technologies. 
•   Fundamental regulatory requirements relating to micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies 

Unit -11 Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems
90 minute multiple choice exam and practical assessment covering:

•    Photovoltaic Systems
•    Requirements
•    Health & Safety
•    Standards, Regulations, Guidelines, Codes of Practice
•    A.C & D.C Circuits 
•    Design 
•    PV safety
•    System components
•    Approvals
•    Installation
•    Commissioning and testing
•    Customer care

Unit -11 Practical applications & Practical assessment:-

Upon successful completion of this assessment, the candidate will be able to, under real or simulated conditions:

•    Install and commission a basic grid connected PV system
•    Ensure work area is safe
•    Carry out basic roofing techniques
•    Position fix and install at height
•    Position fix and install inverter, meter, customer display panel
•    Label in accordance with G83/1 and G59/1
•    Connect system to the grid through a domestic distribution board
•    Carry out measurement of open circuit voltage and short circuit current for modules, strings and array both at end of installation and during installation process
•    Undertake fault diagnosis on modules and array
•    Undertake operational testing for an inverter