BPEC Unvented Domestic Hot Water for New Entrants
Introduction
Unvented hot water is one of the fastest growing sectors 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 terminal fittings required.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits
The course provides the relevant knowledge and understanding required 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.
Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
The course requires candidates to have a knowledge and understanding of plumbing and heating systems and is ideally suited to existing plumbing engineers who should hold an NVQ in Plumbing at level 3 or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds Advanced Craft) or who has suitable practical plumbing experience.
Plumbers currently practicing in industry, who do not hold an NVQ (or equivalent) but have suitable experience at this level, can also undertake this course.
Anyone who has previously held an unvented hot water certificate at any time in the past can undertake the Unvented Hot Water reassessment course, if they can provide evidence of this by way of a certificate or their operative's card.
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
Course Duration
One day
Training Method
Practical workshop and theory
Assessment
Practical assessment, multiple-choice and written question papers
Course Outcome/Qualification
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive a BPEC certificate of competence.
This will enable them to join an appropriate competent persons scheme and self-certify the installation and commissioning of unvented hot water cylinders exceeding 15 litres of storage capacity.
Materials Provided
Candidates will be provided with a BPEC training manual
Prices
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