Electrical Energy Storage Systems (Short courses and Adult Learning)
- Gelli Aur Campus
- Cardiff
Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) are widely considered to be vital in supporting the low carbon transition, including managing renewal generation, supporting networks and helping decarbonise transportation. This course examines the design, modelling and installation of stationary EESS within the wider context of decarbonisation and flexibility.
Course details
- Face-to-Face
Contact for pricing (PLA Funding Available)
Programme Description
Learner must reside legally in Wales and be aged 19 years old or over.
In addition, individuals must be:
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employed (including Agency and Zero-hours contracts) or
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self-employed or
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full-time carers (incl. non-paid)
There is no funding wage cap for this course.
This course has been designed in conjunction with MCS in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012.
The course and manual covers:
- Section 1 - Introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) (battery storage)
- Section 2 - Legislation, Standards and Industry guidance
- Section 3 - Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
- Section 4 - Preparation for Design and Installation
- Section 5 - Design and Installation
- Exercises (example of MGD-003 method)
- Section 6 - Initial Verification Methods Relevant to EESS
- Section 7 - Handover and DNO Notification
- Appendix A - References & Related Documents
- Appendix B - Abbreviations & Specialist Terms
- Appendix C - Answers to Exercises in Section 5
This course is designed for electrical engineers, designers, technicians, consultants and electricians.
The course is specifically aimed at existing practising electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations, and associated inspection and testing and giving them the necessary training to upskill their existing skills to install EESS.
PLA Funding
The Personal Learning Account (PLA) is a Welsh Government programme which allows eligible individuals to access fully funded courses and professional qualifications.
ReAct+ Funding
If you’ve been made unemployed or redundant in the last 12 months, ReAct+ could provide the support you need to get back into work quickly. With funding for skills training, personal development, and help with costs like childcare and travel, ReAct+ offers a range of resources to help you overcome barriers and find new opportunities.