BPEC Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

 Course Reference

EEA/GCC/02

 Course Description

BPEC Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

Key data

Location: Cardonald Campus
Start Date & time: Various start dates
Qualification Type: Other non-advanced qual
Course Type: Part-Time
Duration: 4 Days

The BPEC Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems course at Glasgow Clyde College is a part-time commercial course ideal for those in the plumbing and heating industry who wish to learn about the correct installation of solar-based equipment for heating purposes.

With increasing targets to cut carbon emissions and the introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) consumer demand for this renewable energy source is increasing. The course is a nationally recognised course and meets the training entry requirements for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

'ENQUIRE NOW' to register your interest. Also available on demand.

What will I learn?
Delegates of the BPEC Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems will develop the skills and knowledge required to install 'active' solar thermal hot water systems within the Building Services Engineering (BSE) renewable sector by means of practical and theoretical assessments covering:

Installation
Commission
Handover
Inspection
Service and maintenance 

As this course is categorised as part-time commercial training, it is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.

Entry requirements (minimum)
Water Regulations/Bylaws
Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
SVQ 2/3 in one of the following:
Plumbing or equivalent;
Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or;
Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or;
Oil-Fired Technical Services or;
Gas Installation and Maintenance
A minimum 3 years of experience evidenced by certification (e.g. ACS) is accepted in lieu of SVQ.

Jobs and further study
On completion candidates will be able to join one of the Micro-generation Certification Schemes (MCS) to install and maintain 'active' solar thermal hot water systems.

Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.

What happens next?
As this course is categorised as part-time commercial training, it is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.

BPEC Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems
EEA Course code: EEA/GCC/02
Glasgow Clyde College
Cardonald Campus 690 Mosspark Drive, Glasgow, G52 3AY

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

On completion candidates will be able to join one of the Micro-generation Certification Schemes (MCS)

 Follow-on Progression

Progression within the industry

 Cost of Course

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