Our brand-new commercial solar panel installation & design course is the first of its kind. We designed it for professionals involved in the planning, delivery, and management of large-scale commercial solar installations.
Course cost
£595.00 exc. VAT
Course duration
2 days
The course is suitable for electricians looking to expand into commercial PV. However, consultants, facilities managers, investors, or developers who need technical understanding but won't be installing systems can also take part. The assessment at the end of the course is tailored to your background. Installers will take a technical assessment, while non-installers will complete a knowledge-based assessment.
The training you will receive during this course includes:
Everything you need to know about:
At the end of the 2-days, you will complete an assessment tailored to your experience: technical for installers and electricians, or knowledge-based for other candidates.
Installers, electricians, and electro technically competent candidates will take a technical-based assessment.
All other candidates who have an interest in Commercial Solar will take a knowledge-based assessment.
This course is carried out by expert tutors and is endorsed by LCL Awards.
There will be 2 different assessments based on existing technical skills
Electricians and installers who will take the technical assessment, you must hold the following qualifications:
And one of the following:
For others, such as building managers and infrastructure managers, there will be a knowledge-based assessment. There are no pre-requisites for those candidates.
This is a 2-day in-centre training course, endorsed by LCL Awards.
Technically skilled and non-technical candidates will sit the same course with a different assessment at the end.
This course provides the technical insight and practical skills required to fit solar panels. But also ensures those involved in planning the commercial solar installations have a good understanding of the supply chain.
Design & Supervision: Master the end-to-end design and oversight of commercial & industrial solar PV installations.
Array Layout & Electrical Design: Get to grips with array planning, inverter selection, and system optimisation.
Solar PV Software: Use the latest tools to model performance, output, and system viability
Project Planning & Prelims: Understand how to prepare for commercial projects with precision and confidence
Health & Safety at Scale: Learn the safety protocols specific to large rooftops and multi-contractor sites
Build Pack & Specification: Create clear, professional documentation for installers, clients, and stakeholders
Monitoring & Maintenance: Ensure long-term performance through smart post-installation management
This course is tailored for a diverse range of candidates, including:
· Commercial building insurers ensuring compliance and assessing risk and quality
After completing this course, you may wish to move into: