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Location
Cardonald Campus
Start Date & time
Various start dates
Qualification Type
Other non-advanced qual
Course Type
Part-Time
Duration
2 Days (one day per week)

£450.00

'ENQUIRE NOW'

With Solar PV booming in recent years and increasing energy prices, demand for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, otherwise known as Battery Storage Systems, is increasing.

The BPEC Electrical Energy (Battery) Storage Systems (EESS) is recognised by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Successful candidates are awarded a certificate and ID card which are valid for five years.

Candidates must hold an SVQ Level 3 in a formal craft qualification (e.g. Electrical Installation) and be registered under a Competent Persons Scheme with BS 7671 requirements for Electrical Installations qualification.

NOVEMBER COURSE FULL 'ENQUIRE NOW' TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR DECEMBER.

What will I learn?

Course fee: £450 and includes training, assessment, BPEC manual, registration and certification. The IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, 2nd Edition is available at an additional cost of £71.50 (no VAT charged).

DISCOUNT APPLIES WHEN BOOKED WITH BPEC SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS
(Where there are confirmed dates published for both courses).

BPEC Electrical Energy (Battery) Storage Systems, aimed at current practising electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers (with experience in electrical installations and associated inspection and testing) this course provides the necessary training to upskill existing skills to install EESS.

This course covers: 

Section 1 – Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) (battery storage)

Section 2 – Legislation, Standards, and Industry guidance

Section 3 – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Section 4 – Preparation for Design and Installation

Section 5 – Design and Installation

                 Exercises (example of MGD-003 method)

Section 6 – Initial Verification Methods Relevant to EESS)

Section 7 – Handover and DNO Notification

  • Appendix A – References & Related Documents
  • Appendix B – Abbreviations & Specialist Terms
  • Appendix C – Answers to Exercises in Section 5

Course fee includes training, assessment, BPEC manual, registration and certification.

The IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, 2nd Edition is available at an additional cost of £71.50 (no VAT charged).

This course is categorised as part-time commercial training and is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking. 

Entry requirements (minimum)

All candidates must have BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification and a formal craft qualification such as:

  • SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures)

OR

  • Equivalent earlier certification that includes Inspection & Testing

Stand-alone technical certificates, vocational or non-competency qualifications are NOT accepted. 

Current trade cards which list an SVQ are accepted in lieu of the SVQ certificate when submitted with an 18th Edition certificate.

Entry requirement verification required to confirm a booking.

Employer and industry links

BPEC is the British Plumbing Employment Council which is an industry-leading specialised provider of Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector qualifications, assessments and training courses via a network of accredited colleges, private training centres and industry stakeholders.

Jobs and further study

This is a recognised certificate which demonstrates competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

More questions? Contact us about this course


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