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Free Level 3 Solar PV Installation Course in Weymouth

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards
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About this course

Free Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College on a part-time daytime basis, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the installation and maintenance of small scale solar PV systems over around 4 months. The course suits those working in or moving into the renewable energy and electrical trades sector. Contact Weymouth College directly to confirm entry requirements before you apply.

Who this course is for

Professional qualification, contact Weymouth College for more information

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll learn how small scale solar photovoltaic systems work and how they generate electricity.
  • You'll understand how to plan and prepare for a solar PV installation.
  • You'll develop skills in installing solar PV components safely and correctly.
  • You'll learn how to commission a solar PV system after installation.
  • You'll cover maintenance procedures to keep solar PV systems running safely.
  • You'll understand relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements for solar PV work.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Weymouth College. Learning combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on work covering installation and maintenance tasks. Assessment is likely to include practical demonstration and knowledge-based tasks. Contact Weymouth College directly for full details of how this course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Solar PV Installer: install and commission solar panel systems on homes and commercial buildings.
  • Renewable Energy Technician: maintain and service solar and other renewable energy installations.
  • Electrical Installer: broader electrical installation work, often including solar PV.
  • Green Energy Engineer: design and oversee renewable energy projects at a technical level.
  • Building Services Technician: work on energy systems within residential and commercial properties.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 3 Award, you could progress to further electrical or renewable energy qualifications. A Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Technology or a specialist solar PV design qualification would deepen your technical skills. Some roles in the sector also require registration with a scheme such as MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), which involves additional assessment beyond this qualification.

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