Which solar course?

[Zdb]

Looking at doing a PV course next and was wondering which is the best (most recognised) one to take?

Getting confused on the C&G website by all the different course codes. 2399-?

Thanks

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

from what i saw recently the city and guilds course is not being run in most centres as it is being rewritten to keep it up to date, there is another course by bpec that is run by most centres as an alternative and covers the same stuff. a bit like eal quals verses city and guilds.
Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) Installer (SPV) in Renewable Energy, Water & Gas | PPL Training - https://www.ppltraining.co.uk/training-course/renewable-energy-water-and-gas/renewable-energy-installation-and-maintenance/solar-photovoltaic-solar-pv-installer-bpec-accredited

 

[Zdb]

Thanks, Gavin.

I'm not sure whether to do a BPEC course or wait for the City and Guilds to be updated.

One of my certs is EAL and it just looks out of place next to all the others.

 

[Zdb]

I can't believe that City and Guilds still haven't come up with a new Solar PV course since discontinuing the 2399.

I've looked into BPEC but they are only for domestic installers and need renewing every 5 years.

Anyone know of a decent (recognised) PV course that covers commercial and doesn't need to be renewed?

 

[rollandelliott]

ww.sma-america.com/partners/sma-solar-academy/training-facility.html

you can try sma's webinar or go to germany for hands on