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BPEC G3 Unvented Hot Water
£225.00 + VAT
This 1-day BPEC G3 Unvented Hot Water course is designed for plumbing and heating engineers wishing to install domestic hot water storage systems. It demonstrates competence and allows successful candidates to join a Competent Persons Scheme for self-certification, or alternatively notify local Building Control prior to installation.
This 1-day BPEC G3 Unvented Hot Water course is designed for plumbing and heating engineers wishing to install domestic hot water storage systems. It demonstrates competence and allows successful candidates to join a Competent Persons Scheme for self-certification, or alternatively notify local Building Control prior to installation.
The course covers relevant Building Regulations, including Approved Document G3, Part L1 and Part P in England and Wales, and Part J in Scotland.
Successful completion of the qualification and competency card enables registration with a Competent Persons Scheme for self-certification of unvented hot water systems. If not registered, Building Control notification is required before work begins.
Unvented hot water cylinders are notifiable under Building Regulations and can be hazardous if incorrectly installed. This qualification is also a mandatory prerequisite for Biomass, Solar Thermal, and Heat Pump training courses.
Course Objective:
This course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives requiring a qualification in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of unvented hot water systems ranging from 15 to 500 litres. It has been updated in line with Part G Building Regulations and includes new guidance on accumulators.
Course Outline:
- Regulations, standards and guidelines
- Principles of hot water storage
- Expansion of hot water: theory and understanding
- Design considerations
- Components and system functions
- Accumulators
- Safety controls, discharge, and system integration
- Maintenance and servicing
- Installation of unvented hot water cylinders
- Health and safety
Entry Requirements:
Trainees must meet one of the following criteria:
- Hold a recognised trade qualification (e.g. NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Domestic Heating), or
- Be working towards a relevant qualification, or
- Have at least 3 years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry, supported by a cover letter.
Price: ÂŁ225 + VAT
Duration: 1 Day
Location: GRE Energy Training Ltd, Unit 70, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Chesterfield, S44 5HS.
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