£1,000 per learner → £500 after WHSP funding + VAT
Duration
120 hours, with 72 guided learning hours
Perfect For
Qualified electricians aiming to install solar PV systems, who hold a Level 3 NVQ or 18th Edition BS 7671 certification and want to meet UK industry standards.
What You’ll Get
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Delivery Mode
clasroom based and online
This course is part funded by the Warm Homes Skills Programme, delivered on behalf of DESNZ.
This course provides learners with an understanding of solar photovoltaic systems installation, commissioning, and operation and maintenance. Designed for learners with a background as electrical, mechanical, civil and energy professionals or those in their last year of study in the above related fields. It is also suitable for technicians with at least two years’ experience in an associated job role. This qualification is available to learners aged 18 and over.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is an excellent choice for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of solar photovoltaic systems, from installation and commissioning to ongoing operation and maintenance. Tailored for electrical, mechanical, civil, and energy professionals—as well as final-year students in these fields—it bridges technical knowledge with hands-on, industry-relevant skills. Technicians with at least two years of related experience will also benefit from the practical insights and structured learning, enabling them to expand their expertise and advance their careers. Open to learners aged 18 and over, this qualification equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively to the growing renewable energy sector.
Flexible Learning
Our courses are flexible around your needs as a business. We offer timings to suit you, including evenings and weekend courses. We will go through your options during the sign up process.
Delivery
Training and assessment can be delivered at our Apex Training Centre in Basingstoke, equipped with purpose-built rigs and facilities for solar PV installation and testing. However, delivery may also take place at employer premises, renewable energy training centres, or specialist hired facilities, depending on regional availability. All venues undergo due diligence and health & safety checks to ensure they are safe, accessible, and appropriate for hands-on technical training.
Each location is selected to minimise travel for learners while providing a realistic environment for skills development.
Content Overview
This course covers the essential knowledge and skills required to understand solar photovoltaic systems installation, commissioning, and operation and maintenance. Including:
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is designed for individuals with a background as electrical, mechanical, civil and energy professionals or those in their last year of study in the above related fields. It is also suitable for technicians with at least two years’ experience in an associated job role. This qualification is available to learners aged 18 and over.
Award
On successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification by NOCN. This award demonstrates that the holder has knowledge of the processes of installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems, and the skills to be able to complete the processes.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Practical tasks and multiple choice test
NOCN
£1,000 per learner → £500 after WHSP funding + VAT
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is the government department created in 2023 to lead the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future. Its priorities include reducing carbon emissions, lowering household energy bills, and strengthening national energy security.
Retrofit is central to this mission. The UK has some of the oldest and least efficient housing in Europe, and upgrading homes is one of the quickest ways to cut emissions, reduce energy use, and make living costs more affordable. To deliver this at scale, the sector needs more skilled professionals and the Warm Homes Skills Programme was created to build that workforce.
The Warm Homes Skills Programme funds up to 50% of training costs, with an additional 10% uplift for learners with disabilities or those from under-represented groups. In some cases, combining this with other support can make training fully funded.
Employers may also be able to access:
CITB grants are available to registered employers and are paid on successful completion of the qualification. These can be combined with Warm Homes Skills funding to further reduce costs, and in some cases make training fully funded. For further advice and guidance, speak to a member of our team or your regional CITB Advisor.
Current CITB Grant Rates for our Warm Homes Skills Programmes:
Speak to our team today and we’ll advise you on which of these funding options apply to your organisation. We’ll calculate the maximum package available and support you through the process, so you can access subsidised or even fully funded training.
Learners must be aged 18 or over, live or work mainly in England, and be eligible for public funding. Both existing staff and new entrants to the retrofit sector can apply. Employers must also meet funding criteria, and our team will guide you through the checks.
“Underrepresented workers” means a person belonging to a group that is underrepresented in the construction labour market in relation to the specific training that is being provided, as evidenced by ONS data5. The groups that have been identified for the purposes of this programme are: women; people aged 16-25; those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds; people with disabilities. ”Workers with disabilities” means a person who has a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010.6 This is a person with physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities. Please note that in relation to age, the ONS categorisation of underrepresented persons is 16-25 but in the case of funding provided via the Warm Homes Skills Programmes, subsidies for training will be for those who are 18 and over for reasons of safeguarding’’
The Sign Up Now button is the first step in your application. It asks for some basic information, which we’ll collect to review your eligibility and funding options. Once we’ve reviewed your details, our team will get in touch to agree the next steps, confirm funding, and finalise course arrangements. It’s also a simple way to request a call back, even if you’re not ready to proceed, we can talk through your options and answer any questions you may have.
Retrofit and low-carbon construction bring together people from all walks of life, young people starting out in their careers, experienced workers looking to upskill, those changing industries, and older employees wanting to refresh their knowledge. Our training is designed to support everyone on their journey, whatever their background or experience.
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