Course details
Course description
The following will be covered in this course:
- Introduction to solar heating
- Service and maintenance
- 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
BPEC Solar Thermal Systems NOS Mapped, has been mapped against the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and 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 for suitable Training
At the end of this course, candidates will be able to select the most appropriate solar systems for a specific building and become a competent person to install and maintain any of the common systems in the UK.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have a minimum VQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering or provide demonstrable evidence of at least 3 years relevant experience.
Candidates should also hold a Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems qualification, as well as a Water Regulations/ Waterbylaws qualification
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Day release
1st Aug 2023 to 31st Jul 2024
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Venue details
Dumfries Campus
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4FD
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Part time
1st Aug 2023 to 31st Jul 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Dumfries Campus
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4FD
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Short course
1st Aug 2023 to 31st Jul 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Dumfries Campus
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4FD