NOCN
    Level 5
    QN: 603/6223/6
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    NOCN Level 5 Certificate for Certified Solar Photovoltaic Practitioner

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 80 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 5
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    80 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Photovoltaic systems design and development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the components that form a solar photovoltaic system.
    • Understand the principles of photovoltaic technologies and their applications.3.
    • Understand the requirements of a site survey.4.
    • Interpret current legislation and associated information relevant to the design of photovoltaic systems.5.
    • Understand how health and safety considerations and their application in the design of photovoltaic systems.6.
    • Be able to source and interpret the requirements for final connections of a photovoltaic source to an electrical grid.7.
    • Identify and apply the required methods for producing photovoltaic system designs.8.
    • Identify the appropriate methods for installing a photovoltaic design.9.
    • Understand the contents and requirements of the testing, commissioning, documentation.10.
    • Understand the contents and requirements of the operation and maintenance documentation.
    2

    Producing Photovoltaic Technical Reports and Feasibility Studies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the purpose and requirements of a photovoltaic system technical report.2.
    • Be able to produce wiring and module layout diagrams to support a photovoltaic system technical report.
    • Be able to produce a commercial feasibility study of a photovoltaic system.4.
    • Be able to produce to photovoltaic system technical report.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6223/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020