Solar PV Maintenance
Solar PV Maintenance
Solar PV Maintenance

Solar PV Maintenance

Price
£400.00 (£480.00 inc VAT)
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If you want to take on work maintaining solar PV systems then this is the perfect course for your business. By taking this renewables course, you can get fully up to speed with all of the current regulations.

Duration: Two days
Format: Classroom
Course type: Certificate of Achievement
Assessment body: N/A
Product ID: TR_REN_009

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20/11/2025Chesterfield, Whitting Valley Road
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About this course

This clean energy course teaches you all of the technical knowledge and practical skills you need to maintain, repair, report and diagnose faults on solar photovoltaic systems. This prepares you for successfully offering a new service to customers with solar PV systems.

Course information

Who is this course for

It's recommended that you hold a Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems or a similar qualification before taking this course in renewables. 

Completion of this renewable energy course, in combination with the Level 3 Award in Photovoltaics, means you will have developed the tools to handle almost any job involving solar panel installation and maintenance. 

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol on this course. However, it is strongly recommended that you have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship or, at a minimum, hold a qualification in inspection and testing, as well as the current edition of the wiring regulations.

What will you learn?
  • An overview of key safety considerations, legislation, and industry guidance. 
  • Safe isolation of multiple sources of supply. 
  • Solar PV system components. 
  • Solar PV system fault diagnosis and rectification. 
  • Periodic inspection and maintenance of solar PV systems. 

How is this course assessed?

Candidates are assessed using a combination of knowledge assessment methods and observation of practical application.

What do you need to have with you?
  • A copy of BS 7671 (latest edition). 
  • IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (latest edition). 
  • A scientific calculator. 
  • A device with internet access (such as a phone, tablet, or laptop).
  • Hand tools (optional). 

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions outline our cancellation and refund policy.

On occasion we may need to cancel an assessment. In most cases we will give
approximately two weeks' notice and offer an alternative date/location. Please
consider this if booking travel and accommodation. We will not be liable for
any loss of work or expenses incurred.

Our training, brought to your door

We can adapt most of our training courses to suit the unique needs of your team. To find out more about our bespoke in company training, call us on 0333 015 6627 or email traininginfo@niceic.com.