Electrical Energy Storage Systems Course Overview (EESS)
Our Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) Course is designed for practising electricians who want to expand their skills in the rapidly growing battery storage sector.
You’ll learn how to design, install, test, and maintain electrical energy storage systems in line with the latest industry standards and regulations.
This qualification is ideal for electricians working with renewable energy systems, battery storage, or electrical installations who want a recognised EESS certification.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must:
- Have a good knowledge of the latest edition of BS7671 and inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations (statement of competence required)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a practising electrician holding one of the following:
- ✅ Completed Installation Electrician Apprenticeship with The Focus Training Group
- ✅ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
- ✅ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
- ✅ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
- ✅ Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services
- ✅ Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
- ✅ Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
- ✅ Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
- ✅ EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation
- ✅ Equivalent historical qualifications
- ✅ ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card
📅 Course Duration
½ day practical assessment (by arrangement)
3 days in the classroom
Course Content
Requirements for installation, inspection and testing, commissioning, and handover of EESS
Statutory legislation applicable to EESS
Principles of batteries and EESS
Specification and design of EESS
📝 Assessment
Results provisionally given upon completion of each assessment (subject to quality assurance)
Multiple-choice online exam (day 3)
Practical assessment (by arrangement)
📖 Required Books
Latest edition of the IET BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Latest edition of the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems
How much will it cost?
£749.00 ex VAT per person.
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