Foundation Solar Panel Cleaning Technician (SCPT) training course – Featuring Special Guest, Jason Knight
Bristol • One Day • One Certificate
ISCA is bringing our foundation solar panel cleaning training course to Bristol—perfect for window cleaners, pressure-washing pros, O&M teams and facilities managers who want to learn how to clean solar panels safely and professionally. Complete the class and leave with your Foundation Solar Panel Cleaning Techniciancertificate.
Location: Bristol (full venue details TBC according to number of attendees)
Format: One-day classroom, including lunch & refreshmentsTickets available here: https://buytickets.at/internationalsolarcleaningacademy/1892335
What You’ll Learn (SPCT Syllabus)
PV Fundamentals—Made Simple
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Panels, strings, inverters — how systems are put together and why arrays are always live.
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Common configurations: roof, ground-mount, carports.
Safety First: UK-Focused
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Risk assessments and site walk-throughs aligned to HSE guidance, Work at Height Regulations 2005, and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
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PPE for cleaners (Class 0 gloves, protective footwear, FR clothing, harness selection, ear/eye/hand protection).
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Safe approach boundaries, exclusion zones, when to stop work.
Cleaning Methods That Protect Panels
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Water-fed poles vs. rotary brushes—when, where, and why.
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DI/RO water, flow/pressure limits, winter/high-heat adjustments.
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Avoiding damage: coatings, microcracks, junction boxes, connectors, cable management, bird issues and warranties.
SOPs, Documentation & Reporting
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Pre/post photos, checklists, RAMS, incident response.
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Client communication and scope language that manages liability and expectations.
Business Essentials
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Pricing and estimating, frequency planning, upsells, and service agreements that keep clients compliant and coming back.
Outcomes
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Work safely on residential, commercial and carport arrays with repeatable, professional SOPs.
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Spot and escalate hazards before they become incidents.
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Demonstrate competence to clients and insurers with your SPCT certificate.
Who Should Attend
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Window cleaners and pressure washers adding solar to their services.
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Existing solar cleaners standardising safety and paperwork.
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O&M technicians, FM teams and insurance/risk professionals.
What You Get
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ISCA SPCT certificate (digital and printable).
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Checklists, RAMS templates and sample reporting packs.
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Post-course resource links and ongoing ISCA updates.
What to Bring
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Notebook/tablet and your safety questions.
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(Optional) Your current solar panel cleaning health and safety paperwork for quick feedback.
Reserve Your Seat
Places are limited to keep training hands-on. Secure your Bristol CSPC spot now and start delivering safer, standards-aligned solar cleaning. Tickets available here: https://buytickets.at/internationalsolarcleaningacademy/1892335
Questions? Get in touch and we’ll help you prepare for the day.
