BPEC UNVENTED DOMESTIC HOT WATER

INTRODUCTION: Unvented water heating is the fastest growing sector of the U.K. Unvented systems are fed directly from the cold water mains supply and offer a number of benefits compared to conventional systems, such as; *Higher pressures and flow rates at all hot taps *Balanced hot and cold supplies *No special taps required. COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITS The course enables candidates to install, commission or service unvented cylinders (or any mains fed appliance with storage of over 15 litres) to self-certify their work in accordance with Part G3 of the Building Regulations. WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT The course is aimed at individuals with a plumbing background or related trade interested in becoming involved in unvented hot water systems with a storage facility above 15 litres. COURSE CONTENT System design Installation, commissioning and servicing unvented hot water cylinders Fault finding on unvented hot water cylinders Understanding legislation surrounding unvented hot water cylinder installations How to become registered as an unvented hot water operative TRAINING METHOD Practical workshop and theory COURSE OUTCOME/QUALIFICATION Upon successful completion operatives will be awarded a BPEC certificate and will be able to apply for approved contractor status. PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEGDE/QUALIFICATION None required. However, candidates should hold a current Water Regulations qualification prior to undertaking this course. PRICES Click here to see a full list of our plumbing training and assessment prices. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates require a BPEC Unvented Hot Water book which is available directly from BPEC on 0845 644 6558. Alternatively this book can be purchased from S.W.A.A.T. a couple of weeks prior to the course - please contact us on 01579 348544.