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The Solar Hot Water Thermal This course is a requirement of the minimum technical competency (MTC) document for solar installers and all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognise the certificate.
Our training facilities are unique and custom built to include a realistic working environment and simulated the workplace. A 3 day course, 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.
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations. The certificate meets the requirements for MCS operators.
Trainees should have a minimum:
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification;
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification;
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification;
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification;
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification:
Or a minimum 3 years demonstrable relevant experience
If not included in the above qualification:
Water Regulations/Water Byelaws
Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems
Stand-alone technical certificates/Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable
Candidates are required to bring with them two passport photographs.
PPE Minimum: Overalls and Safety footwear
Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.
The course includes: