NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) course (Worcester)

Course Overview for Worcester College, Worcester - PPL Training

NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course theory overview:

The theory content of this solar pv course covers the following topics:

• Solar PV course Outline
• MCS & CPS
• Environmental Technologies Available
• Different types of Solar PV Technology
• On-grid and Off-grid systems
• Commissioning and testing systems
• Government grants, funding bodies
• Energy assessment requirements from April 2012

For further information on this NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course, please view the practical overview tab.

NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course practical overview:

The practical content of this course covers the following topics:

• Assessment - covering On and Off grid installations
• Practical Assessment Workbooks
• Oral Questions
• Knowledge and Understanding (underpinning knowledge)

For further information on this NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Course, please view the FAQs tab.

NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course Frequently Asked Questions:

Key course facts:

Course times: 9am to 4.30pm 
Course duration: 3 days
Payment: £200 Deposit with balance in first day of course 

Q - Do I need any qualifications to attend this course?

A - To obtain the NICEIC certification for this course, you must hold the following pre-requisite qualifications:

• Part P (Full Scope)
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (Full Scope)
• NICEIC Working at Heights
• NICEIC Manual Handling

Q - What if I don't hold some or all of the above qualifications?

A: If you wish to obtain the NICEIC certification for this course, you will need to obtain these qualifications.  These are all available through PPL.  Alternatively, should you prefer to sit this course as a Solar PV Awareness course, you can do this for £510 + VAT where you will just receive a Certificate of Attendance instead.

Q - What if I hold an equivalent Working at Heights or Manual Handling qualification that is not through NICEIC ?

A - NICEIC stipulate that in order to obtain the certification on this course, candidates must hold the NICEIC  Health & Safety qualification.  If you hold an equivalent qualification, you can take an assessment only (Free of charge as part of the 3 day PV course) or a separate 1 day training and assessment course.

Q - What are the course times?

A - 9am to about 4.30pm with an hour for lunch

Q - How much deposit is required?

A - £200

Q- How do I get more information about the NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966 or request a brochure pack

Q- How do I book a place on the NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course?

A - Book online for your chosen date or call us on 0845 2600 966.

Q - Do you have other training centres offering the NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Course?

A - Yes, we run this course regularly at York, but also have training sessions at Reading, Birmingham, Wigan, Sunderland, London.

Q- Where do people come from to take this NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Course?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the Part P course; York, Leeds, Newcastle, Barnsley, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Scunthorpe, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Stockport, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Derby, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington, Rotherham, Doncaster, Nottingham, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Humberside, Grimsby, Cleveland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northern England, Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands; they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.

For more general frequently asked questions please see our main FAQ page.