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Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

Description

Our training facilities are unique and custom built to include a realistic working environment and simulated the workplace. This 1 day course will normally consist of a combination of practical and theory assessments.  Candidates will be assessed in the workshop followed by a multiple choice question paper. Successful completion of this course will result in an industry wide recognised certificate of competency validation.

The very comprehensive course starts with intensive training in the four modules, followed by the completion of three assessments including one practical. Candidates must successfully pass all three assessments to gain the BPEC Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems certificate and competency card.

Allows the individual/business to register with a competent person scheme allowing the self-certifying of unvented hot water storage systems installations.

If you choose not to join a Competent Persons scheme you will need to notify the local Building Control.

Prerequisites

Trainees must hold a recognised trade qualification (e.g. NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Domestic Heating) OR be working towards one OR have evidence of a number of years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry.

Trainees will need to have some knowledge of plumbing and the water industry.

*Candidates are required to bring with them two passport photographs.

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PPE Minimum: Overalls and Safety footwear

Content

Course consists of four modules:

  • Vented and Unvented systems and their operating principles
  • Design and installation
  • Maintenance
  • Compliance with other Building Regulations

Certification

Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

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