EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Qualification

This course is ideal for

Competent electricians moving into battery storage
Solar PV installers adding EESS capability
JIB Electricians and Approved Electricians
Domestic Electricians with suitable core competence
Electrical contractors expanding into low-carbon technologies
Electricians involved in domestic generation and storage projects
Employers developing renewable-energy capability within their workforce

Course Overview

The EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems is designed for competent electricians who want to develop specialist knowledge and skills associated with EESS, typically in a dwelling.

The qualification covers system principles, batteries, statutory requirements, specification and design, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and customer handover. It follows BS 7671, the IET Code
of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and relevant industry guidance.

Training is delivered at CBWA’s purpose-built electrical training centre in Coventry by industry- experienced electrical and low-carbon technology tutors.

Schedule & Duration:

This course is delivered through classroom and practical workshop training at CBWA’s Coventry training centre. Available delivery arrangements may include:
Scheduled weekday block training
Dedicated practical assessment sessions
Bespoke delivery for employers and groups

Please contact CBWA for the next available course dates and the confirmed timetable.

Equipment & Facilities

Training takes place at CBWA’s purpose-built construction and electrical training centre. Learners have access to:

You will have access to:

Specialist EESS, battery and electrical training equipment
Practical EESS installation, testing and commissioning rigs
Classroom and computer-based learning facilities
Industry-experienced tutors
Kitchen facilities
Free tea and coffee
Free on-site parking

CBWA is located at Unit 1, Crondal Road, Bayton Road Industrial Estate, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9NH, close to the M6 motorway Junction 3.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years old and must already be competent electricians. This is an upskilling qualification, not an entry route into electrical installation.

Before registration, candidates must provide evidence of appropriate core electrotechnical competence in line with EAL’s current requirements. This may include an accepted Level 3 electrotechnical qualification and relevant practical achievement, or an appropriate current ECS Gold Card route.

Learners should have current knowledge of BS 7671 and suitable inspection, testing and certification competence. CBWA will review qualifications and experience before confirming enrolment.

Qualification and Assessment

The qualification contains one unit covering the knowledge, understanding and related practical skills involved in designing, installing and commissioning electrical energy storage systems in a domestic dwelling context.
Assessment normally includes:

One invigilated EAL online multiple-choice knowledge test
One practical assignment assessed in simulated conditions
Inspection, testing, commissioning and handover documentation
Assessor questioning or supplementary evidence where required

Candidates must successfully complete all required assessment components to receive the EAL Level 3 Award.

Pricing

Course Price: £450

We require £100 deposit to secure your place and the remaining balance will be due a week prior to the course starting.
We do also offer a finance option for those who are looking to pay this via installments. Please check our finance page to see if you are eligible for this.
https://cbwa.co.uk/finance

For prices, dates and payment options, call 024 7636 3663 or email [email protected].

Books and Equipment Required

The current IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Access to the current edition of BS 7671 and relevant guidance
A non-programmable scientific calculator
Suitable workwear, safety footwear and specified PPE for practical sessions
Suitable stationery and note-taking materials
Photographic identification for the examination

CBWA will confirm the exact books, PPE and equipment required before the course begins.

What Do We Offer?

Industry-experienced tutors
Training is delivered by knowledgeable electrical and low-carbon technology tutors with practical industry experience.

Recognised Level 3 qualification
Successful candidates receive an EAL Level 3 Award available in England and Wales.

MCS-recognised qualification
EAL identifies the award as recognised by MCS within the wider certification framework for products, installers and installations.

Electrician Plus approved qualification
The qualification is listed within the industry’s Electrician Plus framework for qualified-electrician upskilling.

Practical workshop training
Learners develop installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover skills using appropriate EESS training equipment.

Progression Opportunities

After completing this qualification, learners may progress to:

EESS work under an appropriately certified business
Small-scale solar PV installation training
Electric vehicle charging equipment training
Low-carbon technology design and verification
Manufacturer-specific battery and inverter training
Advanced renewable-energy and energy-management systems
MCS contractor certification through a business that meets all current scheme requirements

The award provides specialist knowledge and some practical skills but does not, by itself, establish full occupational competence or make a person or business MCS certified. Separate experience, supervision,
business certification and scheme requirements apply.

This course is ideal for

Course Overview

Course Content

Schedule & Duration:

Equipment & Facilities

Entry Requirements

Qualification and Assessment

Pricing

Books and Equipment Required

What Do We Offer?

Progression Opportunities

EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Qualification - 610/2091/6)

EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Qualification - 610/2091/6)

EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Qualification - 610/2091/6)

This course is ideal for

Course Overview

Course Content

EESS Principles and Applications

Battery Technologies

Legislation, Standards and Guidance

Risk Assessment and Safe Working

Site Survey and System Specification

Schedule & Duration:

Equipment & Facilities

Entry Requirements

Qualification and Assessment

Pricing

Books and Equipment Required

What Do We Offer?

Progression Opportunities

EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Qualification - 610/2091/6)

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