INSTALL & TEST DOMESTIC PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
CITY & GUILDS 2372
INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED CERTIFIED COURSE
CAT has unrivalled facilities for PV installation training, with domestic & commercial PV systems on site. This course is aimed at experienced electricians who have passed (or are studying) NVQ level 3 electrical installation and completed City & Guilds 2381 & 2391. The course covers: the solar resource; working at height; DC wiring; grid connection (G83 & G59); structural issues; building regulations and planning.
The competencies assessed in the course are a requirement to apply for accreditation as a PV installer under BRE microgeneration accreditation and to install systems funded by the Low Carbon Building Programme.
COURSE TIMETABLE AND OUTLINE
Sunday
1600 onwards: arrival. Please ask at Reception or in the Restaurant for directions to your room.
1800 Supper in restaurant.
1900 Induction to CAT and the course, followed by the first classroom session.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
You will be given a timetable in the introduction, breakfast will be at 0800, coffee at 1100, lunch at 1300, tea/coffee at 1600 and supper at 1800. All refreshments breaks are provided in the CAT Restaurant.
The course includes the following sessions:
· Introduction to photovoltaic systems: identifying typical PV installations - grid connected, building integrated, non-integrated. Typical expected outputs of a domestic system. The major components and system layout of a grid connected system.
· Standards, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice.
· PV Safety: verifying and securing circuit isolation, precautions and procedures to prevent electric shock, health and safety, suitable access equipment.
· System components: types and characteristics of PV cells, international standards, factors affecting the installation of a PV array, roofing, D.C. system, inverter and electrical protection, earthing and lightning protection, A.C. system and metering, performance monitoring.
· Approvals: planning and approval requirements for local authorities, conservation areas and listed buildings. Approvals for grid connection by a distribution network operator and complying with Building Regulations.
· Installation: tools and equipment, sequence of operation for undertaking installation, factors affecting installation costs.
· Commissioning and testing.
· Customer care.
· Practical applications: install and commission a basic grid-connected PV system, health and safety, basic roofing techniques, position, fix and install at height, position, fix and install inverter, meter, customer display panel, label in accordance with G83/1 & G59/1, connect to grid, measurement of open circuit voltage and short circuit current, fault
diagnosis and operational testing.
· Assessment: participants will undergo an examination and a practical assessment of their preparation, installation and commissioning skills and knowledge.
Friday: Depart after practical assessments at 17:00
COURSE TUTORS
Brian Goss, PV System Project Engineer.
Colin Reading, PV Systems Engineer
Dave Hood , CAT Renewable Energy Consultant.
Rob Harris and Nick Mills, PV System Installers, Dulas Solar.
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
The course fee covers full board accommodation at CAT, tuition and course materials. All food is vegetarian, and we are happy to cater for special diets - please let us know your requirements when booking.
