CITB Approved NVQ
It’s possible to fully fund this qualification, look at the options below
Funding opportunities via the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme are available for both service personnel and service leavers. Those with six years of service experience can receive up to £1,000 per claim instalment, while individuals with eight years of service experience may be eligible for up to £2,000 per claim instalment.
Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:
As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.
Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:
The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:
In the event of a cancellation or deferment, we provide fully transparent terms and conditions.
Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma for the Installation of Photovoltaic Panels provides a comprehensive assessment in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Candidates will learn how to assess site suitability, design PV installations, install solar panels and associated equipment, and commission systems for optimal performance. With a focus on renewable energy technologies, sustainability principles, and safety best practices, successful candidates will be prepared to pursue careers as solar energy technicians, system installers, or renewable energy consultants in the rapidly growing solar energy industry. This qualification is a valuable option for those seeking NVQ renewable energy courses and aiming to specialise in solar panel installation.
To install solar panels in the UK, you’ll need qualifications like the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Photovoltaic Installation, which provides essential skills for safely fitting solar systems. At Acadame, we help you achieve this foundation, opening doors to advanced certifications such as the Level 3 Electrical Installation NVQ or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. These qualifications ensure compliance with UK standards and enhance your career prospects in the growing renewable energy sector.
Not sure when your card expires? You can either download the CSCS Smart Check app on App Store or Google Play to check any construction industry card displaying the CSCS logo, or you can use the online card checker.
If you aren’t sure which HS&E test is relevant to your occupation, use the Card Finder to find the relevant route.
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for your GQA Blue Skilled card is via the GQA Application Service.
The Q-Card can also be requested by completing an application form which can be obtained by email on info@gqaqualifications.com or by calling 01142-720033.
Application forms will be checked, processed and if all is correct, a card will be issued, normally within 7 working days. All GQA CSCS Q-Cards cost £30.
An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test and Managers and Professionals (MaPs) test as well as many more.
Completing the HSE tests is a step towards your CSCS card, you will also need your individual course or qualifications depending on which card you want, for example the Green Labourers CSCS card you will have to have completed a Level 1 H&S or CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course and a CITB HS&E Operatives Test to apply for your Green Labourers CSCS card.
View the different coloured cards to view which qualifications and CITB Tests you require or head over to the CSCS Card Finder for a more detailed search.
Courses & Qualifications
All of our NVQ assessors are fully qualified and extensively experienced; each having worked within their industry for years, whilst acquiring extensive knowledge.
Our NVQs are designed to work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with our online ePortfolio – providing you with the flexibility to complete your chosen NVQ at a pace that suits you and your working life.
24/7 access to your NVQ ePortfolio means that you can upload your evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Plus, with ePortfolio access via mobile phone, you can also capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.
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