Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

The Objectives of the Qualification are to: Prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding and prepare learners to progress to a qualification in another subject area.

Description

The learner will: 

  • know the key requirements for installation of EESS
  • know and identify equipment, arrangements and operating modes of EESS
  • know the requirements for design and installation of EESS
  • be able to prepare for the installation of EESS
  • be able to install EESS
  • know the requirements for initial verification and handover of EESS
  • be able to conduct initial verification and handover of EESS.

By the end of this course learners will have acquired underpinning knowledge and related skills for the installation of small scale solar photovoltaic systems and receive the appropriate certificate of competence.

Exam Information

 The assessment is controlled (invigilated) and comprises of:

  • an online multiple-choice exam
  • short written response questions
  • practical assessments.

Prerequisites

To enrol, learners must hold:
Mandatory:

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671 – current edition)

Plus one of the following:

* Level 3 Award in Initial or Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures & the Environment)
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation or Maintenance)

  • Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
  • Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
  • Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
  • Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
  • Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation Qualification
  • SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7
  • Equivalent qualifications (see Tables A4.7 & A4.8, EAS Qualifications Guide)
  • Current ECS Gold Card (JIB or SJIB – Installation, Approved, Maintenance, or Domestic Electrician)
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)


If you have relevant industry experience or previous training, this may be recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). While RPL can acknowledge what you already know, all required assessments must still be completed to achieve the qualification.

Dress Code

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

  • Safety Boots/Suitable Footwear
  • High Visibility Vest/Jacket
  • Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Materials Required

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

  • A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
  • A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
  • A photographic employee ID card 
  • A photographic ID card from an awarding body (e.g. IPAF, RTITB, NPORS)

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

Length of Qualification

5 Years