Funded Skills Bootcamp · York and North Yorkshire
Solar PV Design, Installation and Maintenance Skills Bootcamp
A government funded Skills Bootcamp for self employed electricians and installers in York and North Yorkshire.
Train with GTEC from solar fundamentals through design, installation, battery storage and commercial systems, then quote for the work your customers are already asking about.
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What is in the bootcamp?
Four courses, one route into solar
Start with the fundamentals, then build through surveying, design and installation to battery storage and commercial systems, so you finish ready to take on a wider range of jobs.
- Introduction to Solar PV Technologies
- Solar PV Training
- Commercial Solar PV
- Battery Storage
FAQs
To be eligible for this funded training programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or over and be self-employed.
- Must reside in North Yorkshire
- Have right to work in UK
Hold the required qualifications for the Solar PV, Commercial Solar PV and Battery Storage courses.
To check your eligibility and confirm which qualifications are accepted, please contact our team at info@gtec.co.uk or call 01969 666111.
A short, government funded training programme linked to skills employers and customers need. This one is funded through York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
It is fully funded for self employed learners.
Yes, in order to complete the fully funded training programme and meet the required 60 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), you will need to complete all four courses: Solar CPD, Solar PV, Commercial Solar PV and Battery Storage.
GTEC Training will provide you with a simple template to capture information about any new work or contracts the training has helped you win. This is part of how the bootcamp is funded.
Solar pathway courses
Introduction to Solar PV Technologies
The foundations: how solar PV systems work, the main components and technologies, and where the market is heading.
Solar PV Training
Learn to design, install, and commission rooftop solar photovoltaics. This 3-day training allows electrical operatives to install and maintain solar panels to upskill.
Our solar panel installer course delivers the knowledge and skills to design, install, commission, and maintain domestic and commercial solar PV systems.
Commercial Solar PV Training Course
Commercial system design and supervision, array layout, electrical configuration, performance modelling software, project planning and large-scale health and safety.
Endorsed by LCL Awards, this course covers everything you need to know about:
- project planning
- design & array layout
- solar software
- health and safety
- monitoring and maintenance
Battery storage training
This Level 3 course covers installing dedicated EESS by the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems. Candidates gain the necessary knowledge to apply relevant regulations and guidance allowing them to work safely on battery storage systems.
During the course, you will receive practical training, including work on:
- Purpose-built battery storage rigs; and
- Live equipment within a fully functioning plant room.
You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best practices.