City & Guilds 2923 Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems

Summary

This City & Guilds course is aimed at qualified and experienced electricians who wish to understand the requirements for design, installation and maintenance of electrical energy storge systems (EESS), typically within a domestic or small commercial setting. The course content is presented in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

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Pre-Requisites

• 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 
  or
  • ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, or Domestic Electrician

For learners in Scotland: Any of the above or

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

For learners in Wales: Any of the above or

• EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation

Plus a current 18th edition wiring regulations certificate.

Course Content

The purpose of this course 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
• The design and specification of the EESS
• Installation, inspection and testing
• The handover documentation and MCS requirements
• The qualification will also be mapped to the latest National Occupational Standard (NOS) SPV01

Assessments and Examinations

This qualification consists of two assessments:

301: A 30 minute, open book, online multi-choice examination.  

302: A practical assessment consisting of 3 tasks.

Required Books

• IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage (3rd Edition).

  BS 7671 Wiring Regulations 2018+A3 2024

These books can both be purchased from us if required.

Certification

Successful learners will receive a City & Guilds certificate.  This certificate has no expiry date; however, it is recommended that leaners re-take the course every 5 years, in order to keep up to date with any industry and regulation changes.

Price

This course is £445 + VAT.  Those students who wish to take this course as well as the C&G Solar PV course can take both courses for £840 + VAT (a saving of £50 + VAT).  If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please phone the office.

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