Start Date: 7th October 2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: 7th - 8th, 14th - 16th, 21st - 22nd and 28th - 29th October
Cost: Fully funded* (subject to eligibility)
*Employers may be required to pay a contribution fee
Designed for practising electricians, this intensive Bootcamp builds your skills in modern electrical installation standards, renewable energy systems and EV infrastructure.
- Course Units
BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
a. Battery storage design, installation and verification
b. IET Code of Practice and MCS MIS 3012 standards
BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems (PV)
a. PV system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
b. Integration with battery storage systems
City & Guild Level 3 Award – Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34)
a. Residential, and small commercial EV charging installations
b. Testing, commissioning and compliance with statutory regulations
City & Guilds 2382 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition)
a. BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 4, 2026) compliance
b. Safe installation, inspection and testing procedures
- Learning Outcomes
Successful candidates will:
- Gain competence in battery storage system installation
- Be able to design, install and maintain solar PV systems
- Deliver safe and compliant EV charging installations
- Enhance employability in renewable energy and low‑carbon technologies
- Be eligible for MCS Installer Scheme membership
- Understand and apply the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Entry Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
- You must currently live and/or work in Buckinghamshire
- You must be over the age of 19
- You must have right to work in the UK
- You must have a national insurance number
Learners must also be qualified electricians and hold:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Systems (2357, 5357 or 2346)
- OR equivalent qualifications recognised by EAS tables A4.7 and 4.8
- OR Current ECS Gold Card or JIB Electrician/Approved Electrician Card
- Assessment
You will be assessed through a combination of practical, open-book multiple choice and online exams.
- Certification
Each module leads to a recognised Certificate of Competence (City & Guilds and BPEC). Certificates are valid for five years (except 18th Edition) and are issued upon successful completion of theory and practical assessments.
- FAQs
How will I study?
You will study in-person, at our Aylesbury campus on Oxford Road, Aylesbury.
Is the course free?
This course is funded via the Government's Skills Bootcamps initiative which means you may be able to study for free. To be eligible for funding, you must be aged 19 or over and living and/or working within Buckinghamshire. If you are employed, then your employer contributes to the cost of training. The contribution depends on the organisation size, please contact us for more information.
What is a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.
What can I do after this Skills Bootcamp?
Once you successfully complete the course, if you are a job-seeker, you'll be guaranteed a job interview. If you're self-employed, you'll be able to use the training to seek new opportunities for your business.
If you're being supported by your current employer to complete the Skills Bootcamp then you'll be offered a new role or new responsibilities.
