SOLAR PV ACCREDITED TRAINING FOR ROOFERS

This accredited short course is for roofers and roofing apprentices to learn how to install solar panels on roofs. This course covers solar energy and its benefits, how solar panels work, safe working with solar panels, including working at height, handling panels, and electrical safety, communication with customers, practical skills for solar panel installations on roofs for both retrofit panels and in-roof systems, working to manufacturers’ instructions, and safe working with electricity, including isolating systems, and leaving cables in the correct condition for electricians to complete the installation.

Course Content
Section 1: Solar Power.
Section 2: Standards and Responsibilities.
Section 3: Installation.
Section 4: Other considerations.

Course Structure
Course Length: 21 hours
Minimum Age: 16
Assessment: Practical Observation followed by a question and answer session.

Who is this course designed for?
This short course is for roofers and roofing apprentices to learn how to install solar panels on roofs. This course covers solar energy and its benefits, how solar panels work, safe working with solar panels, including working at height, handling panels, and electrical safety, communication with customers, practical skills for solar panel installations on roofs for both retrofit panels and in-roof systems, working to manufacturers’ instructions, and safe working with electricity, including isolating systems, and leaving cables in the correct condition for electricians to complete the installation.

It is assessed through a practical observation followed by a question and answer session. Learners must install panels in a simulated environment, and then answer questions on aspects around customer service and installation.

Learners who achieve Solar PV Installation for Roofers could progress to:

Install solar panels on homes and businesses, working with electricians to complete the installations.

Courses running monthly

For more information, please call Aaron on 01473 744412

CITB grants may apply subject to Terms and Conditions