Solar PV & Battery Storage
City & Guilds Level 3 Qualifications
City & Guilds Level 3 Solar Photo Voltaic Panels and Electrical Energy Storage Systems Courses
The move to greener and renewable energy sources continues to grow year on year, particularly in the domestic market as Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Electrical Energy Storage Systems continue to become less expensive and more efficient.
XS Training offer an on-site 3-day course in Solar PV Systems and a 2-day course in Energy Storage Systems, at our Training & Test Centre in Leeds. (These are not currently available as online courses, unlike our C&G 2921-34 Electric Vehicle Charging Installations course, which is fully online).
These will be delivered from City & Guilds and are one of the current qualifications required to gain MCS accreditation. MCS is required by many energy companies for any excess energy that is exported back to the grid to be paid to the customer.
We can offer this as separate courses or as a combination of the two.
Course Eligibility
This course is intended for practising electricians. Eligibility for this qualification must be confirmed according to the learner entry requirements as outlined below. Evidence that eligibility requirements have been met must be kept by the centre for 3 years and will be subject to external quality assurance processes.
Candidates MUST also hold one of the following:
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
- Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
- Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification, or
- ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card
For learners in Scotland:
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
For learners in Wales:
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
For all learners, the qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the learner has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification.
Buy The Level 3 Award In Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of Solar PV AND Energy Storage Systems –
£950 + VAT
Buy The Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems –
£600 + VAT
Buy The Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems –
£400 + VAT
Upcoming Courses
At the XS Training Centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
C&G 2922-34 Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems
This course is for those wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of small-scale grid-tied Photovoltaic Systems. It is based upon the National Occupational Standards as published by industry and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join the scheme.
This is a 3-day course carried out at our Training & Test Centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Assessment is carried out through practical observed assignments over the duration and a final online examination consisting of multiple choice style questions.
The assessments are open book and based on the applicable standards and regulations.
Learners must achieve the following mandatory units.
Unit 301 – Installation and Maintenance of Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Online Knowledge Test
Unit 302 – Installation and Maintenance of Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems – Practical Assignment
Unit Learning Outcomes
- Know the key documentation and legislation in relation to the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and electrical energy storage systems (EESS)
- Work safely with solar PV electrical systems
- Understand the characteristics of solar PV systems, components and architectures
- Understand design and installation considerations for solar PV systems
- Test, commission and handover solar PV systems
- Understand the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumer’s electrical installations
C&G 2923-34 Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems
This course is for those wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the design, installation and commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems. The qualification has been designed in conjunction with the latest IET Code of Practice and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This qualification has been updated to BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022) and current industry requirements.
This is a 2-day course carried out at our Training & Test Centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The course consists of both classroom and hands-on training. The assessment includes both a practical component and a final online examination consisting of multiple-choice style questions.
Learners must achieve the following mandatory units.
Unit 301 – Design, Installation and Commissioning of Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems – Online Knowledge Test
Unit 302 – Design, Installation and Commissioning of Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems – Practical Assignment
Learning Outcomes
- Know the key documentation and legislation in relation to the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and electrical energy storage systems (EESS)
- Work safely with EESS
- Understand the characteristics of EESS, components and architectures
- Understand design and installation considerations for EESS
- Test, commission and handover of EESS
- Understand the use of micro-generation and EESS as part of prosumer’s electrical installations