Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems (BPEC NOS for MCS)

 Course Reference

EEA-CTG-08

 Course Description

Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems (BPEC NOS for MCS)

City Training Group is a leading training provider in the UK, we are committed to advancing the Renewable Energy, Retrofit, Heating and Electrical sectors through education and practical training. With our comprehensive programs, expert instructors, and commitment to sustainability, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to make a positive impact in their chosen line of work.

Description
The Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems is now fully mapped against the National Occupational Standards. Such a course is a requirement of the minimum technical competency (MTC) document for solar installers and the certificate is recognised by all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) as evidence of suitable training.

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.

Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

Assessment
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

The certificate meets the requirements for MCS operators.

The training course and manual cover the following:

Introduction to solar heating
Service and maintenance
Solar collectors
Hot water storage and key installation issues
Preparing to install a solar water heating system
Fitting solar collectors
Plumbing layout and design of solar water heating systems
Control and power requirements
System commissioning and handover to client

Prerequisites
Trainees should have a minimum:

N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification; or

N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or

N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or

N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification; or

N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification: or

AND if not included in the above qualification:

Water Regulations/Water Byelaws
Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems

City Training Group offer both, of the above courses, on our website as well!

EEA Course code: EEA-CTG-08
Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems (BPEC NOS for MCS)
Coleg Sir Gar – Green Skills Academy
Gelli Aur Campus, Golden Grove Carmarthen SA32 8NJ

 Entry Requirements

See course description

 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Developed skills for industry advancement

 Cost of Course

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