BPEC Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems

 Course Reference

EEA/GCC/05

 Course Description

BPEC Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems

Key data
Location: Cardonald Campus
SCQF Level: 5
Start Date & time: Various start dates
Qualification Type: Other non-advanced qual
Course Type: Part-Time
Duration: 1 Day

This BPEC Unvented Hot Water Systems certificated course is a one-day commercial training course which provides an industry-specific certification for qualified 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. Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Courses run to demand. 'ENQUIRE NOW' to register your interest.

Bespoke courses available for cohorts of 3 or more.

What will I learn?
This BPEC Unvented Hot Water Systems certificated course is a one-day commercial training course which provides an industry-specific certification for qualified 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. Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

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 assessments to gain the BPEC Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems certificate and competency card.

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

This certification is a mandatory requirement to undertake renewables courses such as BPEC Solar Installation for Plumbers and Heating Engineers. With increasing targets to cut carbon emissions and the introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) consumer demand for renewable energy sources is increasing. These courses certify plumbers/heating engineers to install and maintain renewable heating sources.

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)
Candidates MUST provide one of the following:

Certificate demonstrating a formal qualification such as SVQ Level 3 heating or plumbing or;
Evidence of substantial experience in either conventional heating engineering or plumbing (e.g. letter from employer) or; 
Evidence of currently undertaking a course which will lead to a formal qualification such as SVQ Level 3 heating or plumbing (e.g. letter from an education or training provider)
*Verification must be provided prior to booking and brought to the training for submission in the assessment pack.

Jobs and further study
Successful candidates can register with a competent person scheme to self certify unvented hot water storage systems installations. If candidates choose not to join a Competent Persons scheme they will need to notify their local Building Control.

This certification is also a mandatory requirement for specialised courses such as BPEC Solar Installation for Plumbers and Heating Engineers

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 Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
EEA Course code: EEA/GCC/05
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

BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council)

 Additional Info

This certification is a mandatory requirement to undertake renewables courses

 Follow-on Progression

Progression within this industry

 Cost of Course

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