Entry requirements
Type
Qualification
Location
This one day course is ideal for candidates who want to gain knowledge of installation, commissioning and servicing of unvented hot water systems in accordance with current legislation.
- Relevant aspects of the Water Regulations, Building Regulations, British Standards and other related legislation
- Unsafe situations and emergency actions
- Pipework (including sizing, installation, defects and faults)
- Testing (covers standing and working pressures, flow rates)
- Safety controls
- Installation requirements
- Commissioning and servicing
This qualification is intended for plumbing/heating engineers involved in the installation, commissioning, service and repair of hot water systems, solar thermal hot water systems or air/ground source heat pumps.
There are no formal entry requirements to attend the course however a recognised competence in a conventional fuel, i.e. gas, oil, or solid fuel or a relevant plumbing qualification such as an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience, is recommended.
After completing the Unvented Hot Water course you will be able to join a Competent Person Scheme.
This will enable you to self-certify your own work and remove the need to consult a building inspector.
