Solar PV Installation and Maintenance - Apprenticeship Unit

As businesses and households increasingly invest in renewable energy solutions, the demand for skilled electricians with solar photovoltaic (PV) expertise continues to grow. This Apprenticeship Unit has been designed to help employers quickly upskill their workforce, enabling electricians to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to install, inspect and maintain solar PV systems safely and effectively.

Apprenticeship Units are short, flexible training programmes designed to address critical skills shortages and support business growth. Delivered over 1 to 16 weeks, with training ranging from 30 to 140 hours, these units provide targeted learning that can be tailored around operational requirements and workforce needs.

Based on employer-led occupational standards, this programme delivers high-quality, industry-relevant training that equips learners with skills they can apply immediately in the workplace.

You will learn:

• Demonstrate an overarching understanding of health and safety, legislation, and safe working practices relevant to solar PV work.

• Use core mathematical, electrical, and scientific principles to support installation, testing, fault finding, and maintenance.

• Understand equipment types, features, and requirements across commercial and residential environments.

• Carry out high-level design, planning, installation and commissioning processes in line with industry expectations.

• Undertake fault‑finding, inspection, testing, and maintenance activities using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Maintain essential records and communicate professionally using digital platforms.