Electrician Plus
Electrician Plus has been launched by TESP to highlight how the role of a qualified electrician is central to the installation of low carbon and renewable technologies.
Adequate understanding of electrical scientific theory and principles and demonstrable occupational competence are critical for the safe installation of technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging points (EVCP). The core competence of a qualified electrician is the foundation from which to upskill and train in these areas.
The Electrician Plus model highlights how once someone reaches qualified electrician status, all that is needed is top-up CPD and qualifications in specific new technologies, to enable safe, compliant and competent installations.
Courses available:
EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems – 600/5175/9
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The qualification comprises of knowledge/understanding and performance units, which between them cover the skills, knowledge and understanding required in the installation of small-scale SPV systems, e.g. dwelling installations.
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The qualification covers the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation.
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This qualification covers the knowledge, understanding and some of the skills associated with the design, specification, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover 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.
Course information
These qualifications are for practising electricians only.
To be eligible for registration on this qualification, learners must hold one of the following:
• A qualification underpinning core technical competence for work in dwellings from Table A4.7 of the EAS Qualifications Guide or
• A qualification underpinning core technical competence from Table A4.8 of the EAS Qualifications Guide or
• A current ECS Gold Card as a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician.
EAS Qualifications Guide