Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems (2372)

You'll cover things like:

• How to fit, install and test photovoltaic system components
• Health and safety
• Regulations regarding photovoltaic systems
• Roofing, commissioning and testing
• Customer care.

To get a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you learn with your training provider - maybe through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments.

VRQs are usually assessed by your training provider using assignments, practical tasks, exams or online tests.

For the Certificate in Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems, you'll learn the theory and gain practical experience on test rigs.

You'll be assessed on your practical skills. You'll also complete a short answer theory exam.

Is this Level right for me?

Level 3
You're an experienced and qualified electrician who wants the skills and knowledge to install photovoltaic systems. You may plan to diversify your business or specialise in solar energy.

This qualification could give you the skills to take advantage of the demand for alternative energy. It could open new areas of work installing photovoltaic systems in homes.

If you would like to work in this area but are not yet a qualified electrician, you might be interested in some of these qualifications:

• Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (2356)
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnology (2357).

If you want to increase your knowledge of renewable energy, you can move on to Level 2/3 Awards in Environmental Technologies.

To deliver a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification. You will need qualified internal assessors.

You need enough space to build a practical rig, and equipment to deliver practical training and assessment. You must provide all the necessary health and safety equipment.

Learners must be qualified electricians with an Electrotechnical Level 3 NVQ (or previous equivalent).

They should demonstrate they understand the latest wiring regulations, with a Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382) or an equivalent qualification.

We recommend they also have the Certificate in Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-01/10).

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.