Solar Thermal Hot Water Course near Falkirk

 Course Reference

EEA-FVC-02

 Course Description

Solar Thermal Hot Water Course near Falkirk

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.

Description
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
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations. The certificate meets the requirements for MCS operators.

Certification
Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

Content
The course includes:
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

More Info
PPE Minimum: Overalls and Safety footwear

Prerequisites
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.

Solar Thermal Hot Water Course near Falkirk
EEA course code: EEA-FVC-02
Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AD

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

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 Additional Info

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognise the certificate.

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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