*** 30% grant funded discount available for eligible companies. 
Please contact Mark at mark@windenergyireland.com to check your company's eligibility and avail of the 30% grant funded discount. ***

Dates: Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th of April 2022
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Online (Zoom)

Course Overview:

The purpose of this award is to equip you with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to implement micro scale solar photo-voltaic (p-v) projects, up to 11 kilowatt, according to the applicable standards, legislation, guidelines, and manufacturer’s specifications, whilst working autonomously.

Contractors must successfully complete both the QQI Level 6 Micro Solar Photovoltaic Systems Implementation (6N0306) and QQI Level 6 Electrical Installation and Commissioning of Micro Generators Award (6N0307) courses in order to register with SEAI as an approved contractor for Solar PV grants.

Course Objectives:

The course will involve theory and practical work. On completion you will be able to:

• Describe the main p-v cell technologies including the characteristics, configurations, and components of solar p-v systems
• Describe factors affecting solar p-v output to include tilt, orientation, over shading and p-v module mismatch
• Describe the relationship between rated output at standard test conditions and actual output in use
• Summarise the planning requirements for solar p-v installations including any possible exemptions
• Summarise relevant legislation, standards and regulation to include CE marking and New Approach 2 directives, product testing and certification standards and building regulations
• Describe maintenance requirements for solar p-v systems to include cleaning, checking torque of fixing bolts and visual inspection of array integrity and electrical connections
• Propose an appropriate mounting technique based on aerodynamic and static load considerations
• Describe the potential hazards and mitigating action associated with solar p-v operation to include electrical hazards, “always live” systems, labeling and signage requirements and fixing of panels
• Describe the relevant health and safety requirements for installation to include working at height, securing ladders, safety requirements for scaffolds, guard rails and personal safety equipment
• Describe the recommended installation sequence for solar p-v systems identifying relevant standards and guidelines applicable to each phase of installation
• Outline the main considerations for roof-mounted solar p-v systems including roof types, construction, loading, integrity and weather proofing
• Assess roof loading and load bearing capacity and recommend suitable mounting and weather sealing techniques
• Use the recommended tools for deploying all required solar p-v system components in accordance with manufacturer’s specification
• Carry out a feasibility study for solar p-v system to include a resource assessment and economic evaluation
• Generate a design layout for a solar p-v system to include a specification of array location, mounting techniques, cable runs and inverter location
• Assess the conformance of a solar p-v system in accordance with standards for module fixings, fixing of the array, weather proofing, and integrity of the array
• Test a solar p-v installation to include normal shutdown, emergency shutdown, and power control against solar intensity

Assessment Method:

• Assignment: 40%
• Examination – Theory: 40%
• Skills Demonstration: 20%

Entry Requirements:

Minimum Level 5 Certificate – relevant life or work experience may also be accepted.

Who Should Enrol:

The course will cater for a variety of adult learners with a minimum Level 5 Certificate/ Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education. You should have previously have completed a relevant Level 5 award.

Qualifications:

Learner will receive QQI level 6 minor awards in the following: Micro Solar Photovoltaic Systems Implementation 6N0306.

Becoming a SEAI Registered Installer for Solar PV:

Contractors must successfully complete both the QQI Level 6 Micro Solar Photovoltaic Systems Implementation (6N0306) and QQI Level 6 Electrical Installation and Commissioning of Micro Generators Award (6N0307) courses.

Contractors are required to complete the contractor registration form, sign code of practice, submit proof of tax clearance cert and provide proof of insurance.

All documentation must be submitted directly to SEAI.

About the Trainer:

Chevron Training is Ireland’s largest renewable energy training provider and the 1st provider to be approved to deliver the new QQI level 6 Solar Photovoltaic installer training course.

Our course trainer Toddy Byrne is one of the foremost experts on Solar Photovoltaic technology in Ireland today. His company Southern Wind and Solar has supplied and installed Solar PV systems nationwide to private and commercial customers along with public sector organisations. Toddy was a also a member of the standards development committee for the development of this QQI accredited course.