BPEC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

The BPEC Solar PV qualification is recognised by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and will support your application to become MCS registered.

Provider

Glasgow Clyde College, Glasgow
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This course is available on the Glasgow Clyde College website.

Description

What will I learn?

Course fee: £650 and includes training, assessment, BPEC manual, registration and certification. The IET Code of Practice Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd Edition is available at an additional cost of £76.00.

DISCOUNT APPLIES WHEN BOOKED WITH BPEC ELECTRICAL ENERGY (BATTERY) STORAGE (EESS).
(Where there are confirmed dates published for both courses).

Aimed at qualified electricians, this course is designed to provide the required skills and knowledge to install small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems and an understanding of all the legal issues surrounding the installation of these systems. This includes guidance on completion and submission of all the appropriate notifications.

The course covers:

  • Photovoltaic panels in the context of renewable technologies
  • How a Photovoltaic system works – principles and components
  • Design of a PV system
  • Installation of a PV system
  • Commissioning and Client Hand Over
  • Maintenance and Fault Finding
  • Control and power requirements
  • System commissioning and handover to client

This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking. 

About Glasgow Clyde College

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Glasgow Clyde College is a further and higher education college, located in Glasgow.

The college offers a broad range of courses across many subject areas, and has three easily accessible campuses in Glasgow at Langside, Cardronald and Anniesland.

With award winning teaching staff, the college is the largest further education provider in Glasgow and has the highest achievement rates in further and education in the area.

Glasgow Clyde College also has excellent links to universities to allow you to progress to degree level.

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