City & Guilds Accredited Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Panels (Edinburgh)

• Introduction to PV Systems
• Health & Safety
• On-roof Panels
• Roof Access
• Basic Shading Theory
• Roof Mounting Systems
• Electrical Connections
• Setting out PV Panels
• Safety Equipment
• Practical Training
• Small training groups (max 10)
• Full payment required on booking
• Course aimed at existing qualified roofers, labourers and Solar PV qualified electricians
• City & Guilds Accredited

 

City & Guilds Accredited PV installation Course Overview:

This City & Guilds Accredited PV installation course is aimed at those involved with the installation of on-roof solar PV panels including qualified roofers, labourers and Solar PV qualified electricians.

This course covers a basic introductory level to PV components, health & safety awareness, different types of roof mounting equipment, shading awareness and electrical connections. 

We also cover practical installation training on our purpose-built roof rigs complete with scaffolding and harness connections.  This practical session will cover the installation of a complete array of PV panels including the electrical connections between panels.

Candidates are required to bring PPE including all weather gear and safety boots.  All other PPE will be provided.

For candidates who require the installation certificate for Solar PV, PPL offer the NICEIC Solar Photovoltaic course, please click here to view the full details of this course.

For further details on this City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course, please view the Theory Overview tab.

City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course, Theory Overview:

The morning theory session covers the following modules:

• Basic introductory level to PV components
• Health & Safety awareness
• Different types of roof mounting equipment
• Shading awareness
• Electrical connections

For further details on this City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course, please view the Practical Overview tab.

City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course, Practical Overview:

The afternoon practical session will cover practical installation training of solar pv panels on our purpose-built roof rigs complete with scaffolding and harness connections.  This practical session will cover the installation of a complete array of PV panels including the electrical connections between panels.

For further details on this City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course, please view the FAQs tab.

City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels course Frequently Asked Questions:

Key Course Facts:

Course times: 9am until 4.30pm (approx)
Course duration: 1 day 
Payment: Full balance on booking 
Assessment method: None - practical & theory training only
Certification: PPL / City & Guilds Certificate of Attendance

Q - How much deposit is required?

A - Full payment is required on booking.

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

A - No, you don't need any previous qualifications, although a qualification in Working at Heights and Manual Handling is recommended.

Q- How do I get more information about the City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels Course?

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

Q- How do I book a place on the City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels Course?

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

Q- Where do people come from to take City & Guilds Accredited Installation of PV Panels Course?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the PPL Installation of PV Panels 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 renewable energy and electrical companies, self-employed electricians, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.