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OCN NI Level 3 Award in Photovoltaic - GRASP

Level 1
Part-Time
25/26
photovoltaic
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Overview

Learn how to design, install, test, and commission small-scale grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Starting from an introduction to basic electrical technology this unit will guide learners through the fascinating world of photovoltaic technology, domestic PV system design, installation, testing, commissioning and existing industry installation standards.

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This course is predominantly delivered online though TEAMS and students will have access to all learning and assessment materials through the College’s online CANVAS platform. Students can then apply their study around existing work and / or personal commitments.

Live 2-hour online lectures will be delivered over an 11-week period every Tuesday evening from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Students will attend the College for one additional practical day to complete demonstrations and assessments. The date for the practical activity will towards the end of the unit and exact date(s) will be confirmed at course induction.

  • Fundamentals of Electricity for Photovoltaics – Understanding Basic Electrical Principles
  • Basics of Photovoltaic Cells, Panels and Arrays
  • Components for Domestic PV Systems
  • Design and Installation of PV Systems

An interest in Sustainable Construction and Renewable technology

The course is assessed entirely through a portfolio of evidence, including written work, design tasks, and practical demonstrations.

Students may progress onto further study at South West College in one of our many Construction and the Built Environment courses. Please check the college website for courses at Further and Higher Education level and their entry requirements.

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.

Dungannon

Part-Time

P3645DE10A

Session Code

12 weeks

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

2

Hours per Week

11

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

20/01/2026

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Patrick.Davis@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

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