This qualification is aimed at those who work as Installers of Photovoltaic Panels, primarily in domestic properties.
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Description
The standards cover all aspects of the work required with Photovoltaic Panel Installation, although it stops short of the actual commissioning of the installation so there is no requirement for a qualification in Electrical installation to achieve the qualification. The grouping of optional units should allow all employed in the industry equal opportunity to complete the qualification.
Suitability
Candidates for this qualification will primarily be working on customers’ premises carrying out the installation of Photovoltaic Panels.
Candidates could have jobs entitled:
- PV Installer
- Installer
- PV Technician
Assessment
- Portfolio of Evidence
- E-assessment
Optional Units 2
BOTH PATHWAYS - A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from this group:
- Post Photovoltaic Installation Activities (3)
- Ensure the glass related installation is completed safely and handed over to the customer (5)
Optional Units 1
BOTH PATHWAYS - A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from this group:
- Prepare the structure for photovoltaic panel installation – existing structure (5)
- Prepare the structure for photovoltaic panel installation – new build (3)
Pathway 2
Mandatory Units
- Communicating and working with others in the glass and related working environments (3)
- Maintain health and safety in the photovoltaic panel installation working environment (5)
- Confirm PV panel installation requirements (3)
- Knowledge of photovoltaic systems (6)
- Locate, test, handle and position photovoltaic panels prior to installation (6)
- Fix photovoltaic panels onto a non-roof structure (6)
Optional Units
Note, if any of these units are selected for Pathway 2, it will be shown on the qualification certificate but cannot be taken instead of the required optional units in optional groups A or B:
- Use Access Equipment to Work at Heights (4)
- Understanding the Procedure to follow after the Discovery of Materials Containing Asbestos Cement Exposed During the PV Installation Process (2)
Pathway 1
Mandatory Units
- Communicating and working with others in the glass and related working environments (3)
- Use access equipment to work at heights (4)
- Maintain health and safety in the photovoltaic panel installation working environment (5)
- Confirm PV panel installation requirements (3)
- Knowledge of photovoltaic systems (6)
- Locate, test, handle and position photovoltaic panels prior to installation (6)
Optional Units
A minimum of 14 credits must be achieved from this group:
- Fix photovoltaic panels onto a roof structure (8)
- Fix photovoltaic panels into a roof structure (8)
- Fix photovoltaic panels onto a non-roof structure (6)
