INSTALLATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
COURSE 460: 3 DAYS
This course is aimed at plumbers and electricians who wish to install, commission, fault-find and /or maintain renewable energy systems being promoted by the UK Government. Candidates will gain hands-on experience of connecting solar, thermal and wind generation systems in commercial and domestic dwellings through the use of generation and load systems.
PARTICIPANTS
Prospective candidates should be a practicing engineers and should have a working knowledge the IEE Wiring Regulations. See our City & Guilds 2381 qualification, course 310.
COURSE PRESENTATION
The emphasis is very much on 'learning by doing' and the development of useful, practical skills - with particular stress being placed upon safety. Comprehensive course notes are provided.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to install and commission the following renewable energy systems:
- Solar heating Systems
- Photovoltaic systems (PV)
Candidates will understand the following systems:
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Wind power systems
Candidates will be able to:
- Fault-find on renewable energy systems
- Maintain system components to maximise system efficiency
- Understand the statutory regulations that apply (Thermal Insulation, Frost Protection, Water Contamination, Pipe Support, Replacement Cylinders, Prevention of Water Over Temperature (>100°C) ...)
- Understand relevant codes of practice
- Discover how PV arrays are connected and fused
- Fault-find DC and AC parts of the systems
- Specify: Cables, Fuses, Connectors, Switches, Isolation, Diode arrays, AC Inverter capacity and Earthing
- Understand the precautions necessary to prevent under/over voltage, over/under frequency
Successful completion of the course leads to the award of the Amicus / Technical Training Solutions competence Certificate 460: Installation of Renewable Energy Systems.
What do candidates on the renewable energy course actually do?
Candidates on the renewable energy training course learn about the practicalities of the various renewable technologies; the estimated cost and payback times for the various technologies, the advantages and disadvantages of each type bearing in mind the geographical location, etc. Candidates are provided with comprehensive course notes.
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Candidates on the renewable energy course are given the opportunity to install and commission the renewable systems that have gained the most credence recently: solar panels and pv arrays. We have a specially-constructed roof so that candidates can experience the practicalities of installing the technologies (bearing in mind the various building regulation requirements) and can use this opportunity to consider how best to install each of the technologies. Candidates also connect the panels to controllers and load systems, considering the necessities for earthing, referencing to the neutral etc. In this way we are able to simulate a complete installation: from roof-mounted device to control circuits; to load connections in consumer units; to actual electrical circuits.
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