This qualification is aimed at qualified and experienced electricians who wish to understand the requirements for design, installation and maintenance of EESS, typically within a domestic or small-commercial setting.
Learners must be at least 18 years old to take this course as part of their CPD to undertake this 'Electrician Plus’ qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to cover the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical energy storage systems (EESS).
It follows the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and industry guidance, together with the requirements of BS 7671.
It will include a range of relevant outcomes covering statutory legislation applicable to EESS, the principles of batteries and EESS, how to specify and design EESS, installation, inspection and testing, and handover of an EESS and will be aligned with the MCS requirements.
On successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress on to City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. As well as other CPD qualifications within Electrotechnical.
Learner entry requirements:
This course is intended for practicing electricians. Eligibility for this qualification must be confirmed according to the learner entry requirements as outlined below.
Evidence that eligibility requirements have been met must be kept by the centre for 3 years and will be subject to external quality assurance processes.
Learners must hold one of the following:
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)(2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
- Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
- Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (see latest version link), or
- ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card
Permitted materials:
IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, 3rd edition
IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition: BS 7671:2018 (latest amendment) Requirements for Electrical Installations
