Course Overview

Course Aims

This is a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of small thermal hot water systems. It is recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes.

Benefits of Attending

It will enable candidates to select the most appropriate solar system for a building based on the client’s needs and to install and maintain any of the common systems in the UK safely and efficiently.

Outline of Programme

  • Introduction to solar heating
  • Service and maintenance
  • Solar collectors
  • Hot water storage and key installation issues
  • Preparing to install a solar water heating system
  • Fitting solar collectors
  • Plumbing layout and design of solar water heating systems
  • Control and power requirements
  • System commissioning and handover to client

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum SVQ2 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering or demonstrable evidence of at least 3 years relevant experience, a Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate, Water Regulations and Part L Energy Efficiency Certificates.

Exam

Combination of practical assessment and theory exams.

Course Duration

3 days. 9am – 5pm

Start Dates:

This course is currently FREE for the employees of any small or medium sized businesses within the Renfrewshire (PA) postcode, click below to enrol now!

If you are interested in this course but your employer’s address is out-with the Renfrewshire area the cost is £650 per person, please contact nicky.mcdonald@wcs.ac.uk for further details.

 

 

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