This hot water course is aimed at those requiring a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of hot water systems. The course has been developed to ensure operatives are aware of the requirements of Approved Document G of the U.K. Building Regulations when carrying out work on hot water systems, including those for G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems.
The qualification is recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) approved to offer a self-certification scheme under Building Regulation Part G, enabling installers of such systems to self-certify the installation. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies also require this qualification, for those seeking certification for the installation of renewable technologies, such as heat pumps and solar hot water systems.
The course provides the relevant knowledge and understanding required to install, commission or service vented or unvented cylinders (or any other mains water fed appliance) to self-certify their work in accordance with Part G3 of the Building Regulations.
Unvented hot water training and certification is a requirement for any plumber who wants to work on unvented hot water systems. Part G3 of the Building Regulations define unvented hot water systems as a “controlled service”. As such, it is a legal requirement that all unvented hot water installations are notified to the local Building Control department.
PLEASE NOTE: This course can be undertaken 'on-site' at the delegates' premises. Please contact our office on 01579 348544 or info@swaat.co.uk for further details.
The course is aimed at individuals with a plumbing background or related trade interested in becoming involved in unvented and open-vented hot water systems.
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 (ASSESSMENT ONLY), if they can provide evidence of this by way of a certificate or their operative's card.
This course covers the following;
One day
Classroom-based
Practical assessment, multiple-choice and written question papers
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive a Cert-ain certificate in Hot Water Safety.
This will enable them to apply to join an appropriate competent persons scheme and self-certify the installation and commissioning of unvented and open-vented hot water cylinders and systems.
Candidates will be provided with a training pack
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