ATTENTION Solar Power Installers
Coventry University is offering a FREE half day course on updates to
the MCS requirements. Places are limited to 20 so book now to stay
up to date.
25th July - 1pm to 5pm
Visit our website to register
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/business/supporting-your-business/sustainable-building-futures/eventsand-workshops/
Contact us via Email : SBF@coventry.ac.uk with any questions
Location on Google Maps : http://goo.gl/maps/PTP3S
The MCS “Guide to the Installation of Photovoltaic Systems” was updated and new
requirements came into force on 7th May 2013.
Key Changes introduced included
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Revised output calculation methodology.
RCD, bonding and isolator guidance.
Roof fixing equipment standard.
Wind and structural loading guidance
Requirement to do a Solar Horizon Assessment
This 4 hr workshop at Coventry University’s prestigious new Engineering and Computing
Building is presented by an industry expert and installer who knows the issues you face
on site and can explain in a straightforward way what you need to know to stay current.
This workshop is presented by Coventry University as part of a funded project called Sustainable
Building Futures aimed at supporting businesses working in the construction sector/supply chain based
in the West Midlands Region.
The primary restrictions are that your business has to be in the W.Midlands, working in the construction
industry and be relatively small. 2 attendees max can be accommodated per company.
The project runs until June 2015 and offers several other funded business assistance options ;
 Workshops on Business Skills and Sustainable Construction topics
 Access to direct ,bespoke short consultancy with University staff/business support experts.
 Access to technical equipment with support.
 Access to graduate level resources for project work.
In addition to this course aimed at Solar Power installers we also running a series of more general
business skills courses for anyone involved in the construction sector. You can book on these courses as
well for free up to a limit of 4 including the MCS update course.
Fault Finding with a Thermal Camera for Plumbers and Electricians
10 July 2013
Coventry University
Maximising Opportunity with a Telephone
12 July 2013
Coventry University
Successful Selling Techniques
17 July 2013
Coventry University
Enhancing Customer Service Skills
19 July 2013
Coventry University
Confident Business Negotiations
22 July 2013
Coventry University