The purpose of this award is to equip the learners 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.

NOTE: The course dates are as follows:
Monday the 29th of November to Wednesday the 1st of December 2021.

This course involves theory and practical work. On completion learners 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, labelling 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.

Course Terms and Conditions

Making an application is not a guarantee of selection. Participation in some programmes are subject to a selection process and based on eligibility criteria which are listed in the course description (if applicable).

Offer

Once you are given an Offer to participate on the course you will have 5 days to consider the Offer, after which time the offer will lapse.

Payments

All delegates are required to pay the registration fee in full, by credit card, prior to attendance at the course, workshop, seminar or event. In order to confirm your booking, you must complete the booking online via our website for public courses and by email to Mark Ruane at mark@windenergyireland.com for on demand courses.

If a membership discount is in use it must be used at the time of booking – there will be no refunds for bookings made without the membership discount code.

If the membership discount is availed of, the invoice raised will be issued to the invoicing details on the membership register. If you require the invoice to be raised for an additional company or address other than what is registered on our Membership Database the membership discount will be forfeited and the full non-member rate will apply.

Cancellations

Delegates who cancel their place on or two working days before will have their fees refunded, less an administrative charge of €50 per trainee. No refunds will be made to those cancelling after that date, but replacement delegates will be accepted. Non-attendees are still liable for payment for the conference.

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to Mark Ruane at mark@windenergyireland.com. All written cancellations will be acknowledged. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cancellations by telephone.