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Domestic Wind Turbines
ELECSA Certificated
A short course developed and certificated by ELECSA for those who want to become involved in the installation of domestic and small-scale wind turbines.
Description
Alternative (green) energy is rapidly becoming the biggest growth area in domestic energy installations as consumers seek ways to reduce the cost of heating and lighting their homes and businesses, while also cutting greenhouse emissions. This course, carrying nationally recognised certification, covers all aspects of the installation and commissioning of domestic and small-scale wind powered generators and ensures that candidates are able to install correctly and to the standards set down by the 17th Edition Regulations and Part P.
Who it’s for
Those involved in the building services and construction sectors who want to become involved in the advising, designing and installing of domestic and small-scale commercial wind powered generators.
Entry Requirements
None. But entrants are expected to have electrical experience equivalent to domestic installer (Part P) level.
Contents
- Building Regulations
- Electrical Safety legislation and standards
- Site suitability survey and inspection
- Wind speed surveying
- Siting considerations for optimum performance
- Fixing and mounting methods
- Structural surveying
- Safe isolation
- Installing electrical components
- Earthing and bonding
- Electrical test procedures
- Commissioning
- Recording test results and certificating
Duration
3 days.
Outcomes
Having successfully completed the course you will receive the nationally recognised ELECSA - EL4001 electrical installation of domestic wind powered small scale embedded generators certificate.
Supporting publications
All necessary course material is provided.
Domestic arrangements
Candidates will be provided with a light lunch and refreshments on each day of attendance.
Regulatory requirement?
No.
Progression routes
- Advanced Wind Turbines
- Solar Hot Water Heating Systems
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Rainwater Harvesting
