BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College

This course is ideal for

The course is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians with experience of electrical installations, and associated inspection and testing and giving them the necessary training to upskill their existing skills to install EESS.

Course duration

2 days

Progression and benefits

Upon successful completion you will gain an industry accepted qualification that enables the individual/business to install EESS.

Certificates are valid for 5 years.

Entry requirements

Learners must be competent electricians and hold one of the qualifications listed below and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Maintenance (2357)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)

EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation

Equivalent historical qualifications. See EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide

ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician (Not PAT tester only) or Approved Electrician Card

About the course

This qualification has been designed to meet the requirements of dedicated electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012.

The course and manual cover:

Section 1 – Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) (battery storage)

Section 2 – Legislation, Standards, and Industry guidance

Section 3 – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Section 4 – Preparation for Design and Installation

Section 5 – Design and Installation Exercises (example of MGD-003 method)

Section 6 – Initial Verification Methods Relevant to EESS)

Section 7 – Handover and DNO Notification

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