This qualification is aimed at qualified and experienced electricians who wish to understand the requirements for design, installation and maintenance of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS), typically within a domestic or small commercial setting.
Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Award Level 3
Study mode
Part time
Location
Moulton
Level
Level 3
Start date
20 October 2025 / 9 February 2026 / 11 May 2026
Duration
Three weeks, two evenings per week
The purpose of this qualification is to cover the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical energy storage systems (EESS). The course follows the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and industry guidance, together with the requirements of BS 7671.
The course will include a range of relevant outcomes covering statutory legislation applicable to EESS, the principles of batteries and EESS, how to specify and design EESS, installation, inspection and testing, and handover of an EESS. The course will be aligned with MCS requirements.
The cost of this course is £600.
This short course is delivered across six evenings, two evenings a week for three weeks. The course will be delivered through a mix on-campus and online study.
This course is assessed through a practical and and online exam.
On successful completion of this course you could progress on to a City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations or another CPD qualification in the electrotechnical sector.
This qualification does require existing knowledge and electrical certification. All applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
- Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
- Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (see latest version link) or
- ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, or Domestic Electrician.
The facilities you'll be using
No other college in the UK can rival the purpose built facilities we have at Moulton College.
