Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course

38024W0 | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 06/01/2025
Time/Day | TBA

Is this course for me?

This course is ideal for electricians looking to up skill and provide services to the growing renewable energy sector.

What will I study?

Mix of theory and practical training in solar installation covering design, installation and maintenance of solar PV systems.

How long is the course?

5 Days

How will I be assessed?

2 x Multi-choice question Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes

Short Written Paper 2: 1 hour

Practical Assessment: 3 hours

What qualifications do I need?

In order to be eligible for this course you must meet one of the following requirements:



N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

Or

Equivalent historical qualifications

Or

ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.

Other Information

Further start dates available:

24 February 2025

28 April 2025

2 June 2025

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE No No

16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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