Dates: From October 2026
Duration: 2 Day Course
Cost: £495
As battery storage technology becomes increasingly important within renewable energy systems, skilled electricians who can safely design, install, and commission Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) are in growing demand. Energy storage plays a vital role in improving energy efficiency, supporting solar PV systems and helping homes and businesses manage electricity usage more effectively.
This Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) Level 3 course at the Bucks Green Energy Skills Hub is designed for qualified electricians, electrical technicians and engineers looking to upskill and gain the specialist knowledge required to work with battery storage systems.
Developed in conjunction with MCS, the programme aligns with current industry guidance and standards, helping learners confidently work with modern energy storage technologies.
- Course Overview
Battery storage systems are becoming a key component of renewable energy installations and smart energy management.
This two-day course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to safely design, install, inspect, test and commission Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) in line with industry standards and current legislation.
The course is based on the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012.
- Learning Outcomes
Successful candidates will:
- Gain an understanding of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (battery storage)
- Learn current legislation, standards, and industry guidance
- Understand preparation requirements for EESS design and installation
- Develop knowledge of battery storage system design principles
- Learn installation techniques and best practice
- Understand initial verification and testing methods relevant to EESS
- Gain knowledge of handover procedures and DNO notifications
- Develop confidence in working safely with battery storage technologies
- Gain recognised certification supporting MCS accreditation
- Entry Requirements
Learners must be competent electricians and hold one of the following qualifications (or equivalent recognised within the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification routes):
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
- Current ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician Card, or Approved Electrician Card
- Equivalent recognised electrical installation qualification
Learners must also hold:
- BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification
Please note: stand-alone technical certificates or vocational qualifications that are not competency based are not accepted.
- Assessment
You will be assessed through a multiple choice paper exam and practical assessment.
- Certification
BPEC Certificate of Competence will be issued to successful learners and is valid for five years.
- FAQs
Who is this course designed for?
This course is aimed at qualified electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers looking to work with battery storage systems and renewable energy technologies.
Can I resit the exam?
Yes, and resits are free.
Is this course TESP recognised?
Yes, this course is recognised by TESP and aligns with current industry standards for Electrical Energy Storage Systems training.
Is this course MCS recongnsied?
Yes, successful candidates will be able to use the qualification to apply to join an MCS Installer Scheme.
