Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation & Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems

• Understand the key requirements for the installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Develop the ability to identify equipment, arrangements, and operating modes of electrical energy storage systems
• Build understanding of the preparation required for the design and installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Develop the practical skills needed to prepare for and carry out the installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Understand the requirements for initial verification and handover of electrical energy storage systems
• Develop competence in conducting initial verification and handover procedures
• Build knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and industry guidance governing battery storage installations
• Prepare learners for successful completion of the practical and online examinations
• Support ongoing continuing professional development for practising electricians

• Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) and battery storage technology
• Relevant legislation, standards, and industry guidance
• Key requirements for the installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Identifying equipment, arrangements, and operating modes of electrical energy storage systems
• Preparation for the design and installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Preparing for and carrying out the installation of electrical energy storage systems
• Initial verification methods relevant to EESS
• Handover procedures and DNO notification requirements
• Practical examination preparation
• Online multiple-choice examination preparation

This course is aimed at qualified and practising electricians aged 18 and over, working within domestic and/or non-domestic settings, who want to expand their skills into the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical energy storage systems. Learners must hold a Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (current edition), along with a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations, or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing. Learners must also provide evidence of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification listed in the EAS Qualifications Guide), be a member of a competent person scheme, and hold Qualified Supervisor status meeting the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS). Prior to registration, the we will carry out an initial assessment of the learner’s capability to complete the qualification.

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