Course

This course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres.

Course content: -

• Regulations, standards and guidelines
• Theory of understanding of expansion of hot water
• Principles of HW storage
• Design considerations
• Components and function
• Safety controls, discharge and integration
• Accumulators
• Installation of unvented HW cylinders
• Maintenance and servicing of unvented HW systems
• Health and safety considerations

Entry Qualification

The candidate should be: -

• Experienced in the installation of domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Hold one DCLG recognised competency in a conventional fuel i.e. gas, oil or solid fuel;
• Or for those in the plumbing field an NVQ level 2 or equivalent plumbing qualification or experience.

A basic knowledge of the Water (fittings) regulations is also desirable.

Duration