Who is this course for?
The objective of this qualification is for learners to be upskilled in the concept of low temperature heating systems, allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge and understand the needs and requirements for installing low temperature heating and hot water systems in dwellings.
What are the entry requirements for the course?
Learners should have knowledge in the installation of heating and hot water systems. Demonstrated by:
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence;
or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.
or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.
or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.
or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.
or
- Heating installers with experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration.
How long is this course?
This is a two-day course that will take place on 17 and 18 April 2023.
To apply for this course please click here – Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings
What will I study on this course?
You will be trained and assessed in the following areas:
- Latest Industry Standards and regulatory framework relating to heating design.
- Requirements for undertaking a room-by-room heat loss for a property.
- Correctly sizing heat emitters for Low Temperature heating systems.
- How to correctly size pumps and pipework.
- Correctly sizing a domestic hot water system.
- Basic design principles of system configuration.
What Qualification will I gain?
Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings
How is the course assessed?
Following completion of the training course, candidates will be assessed using a design scenario task and multiple-choice assessment.
What does this course lead on to?
Once you have completed this course there are other areas you may choose to expand your professional development, including:
Hot Water Systems & Safety (including Unvented HWS) 1 Day Course
Air Source Heat Pump Installation Training Courses
How much will it cost?
£150 per candidate
How can I find out more?
For further details please contact Nick Rudkin on 01534 608528 or nick.rudkin@highlands.ac.uk
To apply for this course please click here – Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings
Extra Info
Any course material required will be provided.
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