BPEC Solar Domestic Hot Water - Non-installer's course
Introduction
The solar domestic non-installer's course enables anyone other than installers to gain the knowledge and skills required to design, specify and sell solar domestic hot water systems.
During the two day course, candidates will be provided with the information they require regarding domestic hot water systems including current legislation, system selection and design As with all of our training at SWAAT, the training is delivered by our team of qualified and experienced tutors.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits
To provide the required knowledge and understanding of solar domestic hot water systems.
Who is the course aimed at?
Those working alongside solar hot water installers. Typical course candidates include roofers, architects, building engineers, local Government, housing association employees and salepersons working within the renewable sector.
Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for undertaking this course although candidates may benefit from taking the wider scope Bpec Renewables Awareness course before this course.
Course content
- Current Building Regulations & legislation
- Solar collectors
- Environmental background to solar thermal
- Hot Water Storage systems
- Preparing to install a Solar hot water system
- Installation practices
- Micro-generation Certification Scheme
- Renewable Heat Incentive
- Green Deal
Course Duration
Two days
Training Method
Theory - although candidates will be introduced to the practical elements of solar domestic hot water installation
Assessment
Theory and some practical elements
Course Outcome/Qualification
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive a BPEC certificate of competence and will also be able to carry out work in accordance with the scope of this course.
Materials provided
Candidates will be provided with a training pack.
Prices
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