P4 Level 3
Accreditation
Obtaining AREP’s P4 Level 3 accreditation means a Solar PV practitioner has successfully completed both P4 Level 1 and P4 Level 2, and has had one of their Solar PV installations checked according to AREP’s Hybrid Test Report with a 100% report pass rate.
- Duration of Validity: 36 Months
- Prerequisite Accreditation: P4 Level 1 and P4 Level 2
- Format: Practical Assessment
- Duration: 2 hours
- Pass Rate Requirement: 100%
Assessment Criteria:
- Practical Assessment
- Solar PV Installation must have been completed within the last 24 months
- Installation size must be < 16kw
- Solar PV Installation must pass the AREP Hybrid Test Report with a score of 100%
- The Assessor will:
- Do a visual assessment according to the AREP Hybrid Test Report. The candidate being assessed must complete the required electrical tests in the presence of the Assessor.
- Submit the Report plus photos of the installation to AREP for final review.
- Review the accuracy of the SLD vs the actual installation.
- Randomly select elements of the mechanical installation to review (eg. check the bolts on the mounting structure).
Earning Additional Income
Once P4 Level 3 accredited practitioners are eligible to join the AREP peer review mechanism and earn additional income. Participating practitioners have the opportunity to assess the installations of candidates newly applying for P4 Level 3 accreditation. AREP will pay assessors a fee for each fully completed assessment submitted to AREP.
Please contact the AREP team for more information or to join the peer review mechanism.
