Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water Systems (PLA)

The training course will cover the following:

• Introduction to solar heating
• Service and maintenance
• Solar collectors
• Hot water storage and key installation issues
• Preparation 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
• Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

The certificate meets the requirements for MCS operators.

Trainees should have a minimum • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification; or • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification; or • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification: or • A minimum 3 years demonstrable relevant experience AND 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.

• 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.
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