Course Information:
The purpose of this City & Guilds Level 3 qualification is to cover the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical energy storage systems (EESS).

It follows the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and industry guidance, together with the requirements of BS 7671.  It will include a range of relevant outcomes covering statutory legislation applicable to EESS, the principles of batteries and EESS, how to specify and design EESS, installation, inspection and testing, and handover of an EESS and will be aligned with the MCS requirements.

Specifically, on successful completion, delegates will:

• Know the key documentation and legislation in relation to design and installation of 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

The qualification will also be mapped to the latest National Occupational Standard (NOS) SPV01.

Learner Entry Requirements:
This course is intended for practicing electricians. Eligibility for this qualification must be confirmed according to the learner entry requirements as outlined below.

Learners must 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 (see latest version link)
or
• ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, or Domestic Electrician.

This qualification is approved for learners aged 18 or above.

This is an ideal qualification to gain, following on from our three-day PV Solar course that we also provide the 2922-34 City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems course.

If you book at the same time to attend both the PV and EESS courses, 10% will be deducted from the total course costs.

Required Publications:
Each delegate will require a copy of the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems (3rd Edition) which we can supply at £80.00 and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 which we can supply at £99.00.

Delegates will require a scientific calculator for use throughout the course and for the exam, which we can supply at £10 inc. VAT if required.

This qualification has been approved by TESP (The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership).

The Electrician Plus / Electrician + is a TESP trademark and denotes a qualification which has been approved by TESP for the purpose of CPD and upskilling for qualified electricians.