Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)
About this course
This course is for plumbing and heating engineers who want to install Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems, and will demonstrate their competence so they can either join a Competent Persons’ Scheme allowing the self-certification of installations, or to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work.
This course for England/Wales covers Approved Document G3, Part L1 and Part P of the Building Regulations.
What you will study
Training consists of four modules:
- Vented and Unvented systems and their operating principles
- Design and installation
- Maintenance
- Compliance with other Building
- Regulations
Assessments 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 three assessments to gain the BPEC Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems certificate and competency card.
Allows the individual/business to register with a competent person scheme allowing the self certifying of unvented hot water storage systems installations.
If you choose not to join a Competent Persons scheme you will need to notify the local Building Control.
Course fee per year
Exam Fee: £92.70
Part-time enrolment fee: £10.00
Course Fee: £96.30
Entry requirements
- Have a number of years’ experience in plumbing or conventional heating engineering
- Hold a formal qualification at S/NVQ Level 3 in plumbing or heating engineering
- Are currently undertaking a course in plumbing or heating engineering, which will lead to a formal qualification such as S/NVQ Level 3 in plumbing or heating engineering
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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End date
Time of day
Part Time
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Qualification
I chose to study at the College because of the facilities here and because I’d heard so many good things about it locally. I’ve really enjoyed improving my skills in the workshops, making friends and learning from the staff – they’re very knowledgeable. The College gave me the opportunity to compete in last year’s WorldSkills competition, which I really enjoyed. I was also lucky enough to win Learner of the Year for Building Services, this was another highlight for me. I’ve just been accepted on to a degree course at the University of Bath. Once I finish this, I’ll be looking to get some more work experience and then start my own business.
