Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems

 Course Reference

EEA-MKent-04

 Course Description

Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems

This regulated course has been developed to provide heating installers, service engineers and others involved with designing, specifying and installing gas and oil fired heating and hot water systems, with sufficient knowledge to design, install or upgrade heating systems that comply with latest requirements for energy efficiency. Learners will develop and practice the skills required for employment within the renewable and heating sector.

Funding available
If you live or work within Tonbridge and Malling borough, or Sevenoaks district, funding is available for this course. Contact our team who can talk you through how to access funding.

Who is the Award in Energy Efficiency course for?
Designed for heating engineers, design engineers and operatives in the building services industry, this qualification will enable learners to understand, and be competent when carrying out the design of heating systems in accordance with Approved Document Part L of the Building Regulations 2021 edition.

This is a CPD unit designed for operatives working within the Building Engineering Services Industry and is a pre-requisite to some other qualifications in the renewables sector.

Learning outcomes
By attending this course, you will acquire invaluable knowledge and skills that can benefit a wide range of professionals.

On completion of this course a learner should be able to state the regulatory requirements of:
Minimum boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits
Space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired ‘wet’ heating systems
Hot water system type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired systems
Preparation and water treatment of hot water systems and wet central heating systems
Commissioning of hot water systems and wet central heating systems
Minimum standards for the control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems.
Minimum standards for the insulation requirements of pipework for gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating and hot water storage systems
Sources of guidance for energy efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits
Stand-alone, glandless heating system circulators.

Entry requirements
This LCL level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas Fired and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems course is ideal for experienced heating engineers and designers who need to expand their knowledge of statutory energy efficiency requirements. Learners are expected to be working in the Building Engineering Services or other related sector.

Outline
This Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas Fired and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems course covers a wide range of topics, including:

Module 1 – Regulatory Framework and Efficiency Standards:
Regulatory Requirements and Guidance
Boiler Efficiency Standards
Primary Circuits Type and Design

Module 2 – System Types and Design Requirements:
Hot Water System Type and Design
Preparation and Water Treatment
Commissioning of Systems

Module 3 – Control and Insulation Standards:
Control of Heating Systems
Insulation Requirements
Stand-alone Circulators

Course benefits
Learn to design, install or upgrade heating systems that comply with the latest requirements for energy efficiency
Optimise system performance and ensure compliance to reduce energy consumption and costs
Learn key industry best practices to meet current and future regulations
Learn sources of guidance for boiler efficiency, heating circuit design, hot water systems, water treatment, commissioning, controls, insulation, and circulators.

Accreditation / qualification(s) offered
Successful completion of this course will mean you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in the Energy Efficiency for Gas Fired and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems by LCL.

LCL assessment structure
The assessment takes the form of a 1 – 25 dynamic multiple choice question e-assessment. The pass mark is 75%. Learners who fail to achieve the pass mark are permitted a re-sit at no additional cost. If they fail the examination a second time, they will be required to re-register for the course which will be chargeable in accordance with the current schedule of charges.

Examinations are only available using the LCL Awards XAMS system, no hard copy exams are available for this course.

What this course includes
This price includes course registration and exam registration, course materials and, if successful in passing the exam, an official LCL Level 3 Award in the Energy Efficiency for Gas Fired and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems certification.

Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems
EEA course code: EEA-MKent-04
Midkent College, Skill Factory, Oakwood Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 8AQ

 Entry Requirements

See course description

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

online assessment

 Qualification & Awarding Body

LCL

 Additional Info

Some funding is available for this course

 Follow-on Progression

Progression within this industry

 Cost of Course

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