\nThis advanced course is designed to be taken after the ISCA Foundation SPCT course.\u00a0 It is ideal for:<\/p>\n
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Solar panel cleaning companies working on residential, commercial and utility-scale sites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Solar O&M and maintenance teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Business owners who need to prove they take PV fire risk seriously to insurers and clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Health & Safety managers responsible for working-at-height and live electricity tasks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhat you\u2019ll be able to do after PVFS<\/h2>\n
\nAfter completing PVFS, you will be able to:<\/p>\n
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Explain how PV fires start and the real-world causes behind them (not just the theory).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Identify common fire risks on rooftops, carports and ground-mount arrays before they turn into incidents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Carry out safer working methods around live DC when cleaning and maintaining arrays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Communicate clearly with clients, insurers and fire services about PV fire risk and your control measures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Build PV fire safety into your JHAs, RAMS and method statements so they stand up to scrutiny after an incident.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nRisk & Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n
\nSolar arrays don\u2019t just represent a fire risk to buildings \u2013 they also put your staff, firefighting crews and the public at risk if they\u2019re not understood properly.<\/p>\n
PVFS helps you:<\/p>\n
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Reduce the likelihood of fire caused by damage, poor routing, birds, contamination and poor maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Document your PV fire safety controls in a way that insurers and investigators understand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Show clients that you\u2019re not \u201cjust a window cleaner on a roof\u201d \u2013 you\u2019re trained to work safely around live DC and elevated fire risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhat You Get<\/h2>\n
\nYour PVFS enrollment includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Full PV Fire Safety training with ISCA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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PVFS digital certificate valid for 2 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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A social media version of your certificate so you can promote your new qualification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- Peace of mind, should you have an accident or health and safety audit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhy Now?<\/h2>\n
\nPV fire incidents are increasing as systems age, get dirtier and suffer more physical damage over time. In some leading solar powered countries, firefighters are being called on average, to 1 PV fire every 2 days!\u00a0 If your name is on the invoice, your name is in the frame when something goes wrong. PVFS gives you the knowledge and language to show that you took fire risk seriously before<\/em> an incident \u2013 not after.<\/p>\n
ISCA trains solar panel cleaners and O&M professionals across the UK, USA and mainland Europe. PVFS is built on real incident data, real site experience and the realities of working at height around live DC \u2013 not classroom theory written by people who\u2019ve never been on a roof.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nFAQs<\/h2>\n
Q: How quickly do I get my PVFS certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Standard: within 5\u20137 working days of completing the course.\u00a0 Need it faster? Add the Express Certification Pack<\/em> and we\u2019ll send your documents within 1 working day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Q:\u00a0 Who recognises ISCA training?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAll ISCA training courses are designed to fulfil training requirements from the major health and safety bodies from around the world, including OSHA, HSE, EU-OSHA & SWA.\u00a0 None endorse specific training companies or courses.\u00a0 The requirement to train always rests with the operative and employee.\u00a0 Amazon, BMW, IKEA, Rolls Royce and many others use companies who have their staff ISCA-certified.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Q: Does PVFS help with insurers and tenders?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nYes. Many clients and insurers now expect evidence that you understand PV fire risk. PVFS gives you a recognised certificate plus wording you can add to your paperwork to show that you\u2019ve trained for PV fire safety specifically, not just generic working at height.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCourse Contents<\/h2>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Why Train About Fire?
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Lessons From Firefighters (Yes \u2014 the people who\u2019ve actually fought these fires!)
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Solar Array Components
4\ufe0f\u20e3 How PV Fires Start \ud83d\udd25
5\ufe0f\u20e3 PV Fire Hazard Communication Protocols \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f
6\ufe0f\u20e3 How & When to Use Fire Extinguishers
7\ufe0f\u20e3 Proper Selection & Use of PPE
8\ufe0f\u20e3 A Real-World Incident That Will Change How You Work Forever<\/p>\n
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