Overview
Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (BPEC)This course has been developed to enable Plumbing and Heating engineers to demonstrate their competence in the:
- Design, installation, service and maintenance of vented and unvented hot water systems
- Understanding of vented and unvented hot water system design and installation requirements as they relate to building and water regulations
- Temperature control in open and unvented hot water systems
This course is aimed at primarily at practising plumbing and heating engineers who have an understanding of the fundamental requirements of hot and cold-water systems and central heating systems.
To Book
For more information or to enrol onto this course, please contact our Business Development team by clicking here.
Course information
You must hold a recognised trade qualification at NVQ Level 2 or have evidence of a number of years working in the plumbing industry.
At the end of the course the learner will be able to:
- Understand the requirements of section G3 of the building regulations relating to the design, installation, service and maintenance hot water systems and how to comply with the regulations.
- Understand the requirements of the Water Regulations/Bylaws in relation to hot water systems
- Identify faults associated with the installation or maintenance of hot water systems
- Understand the retirements of Part L1 of the Building Regulations detailing Conversation of Fuel and Power as they relate to the design, installation and service and maintenance of hot water systems
- Understand the application of Part P of the building Regulations in relation to the installation of hot water systems
- Undertake a range of assessments tests to confirm their competence in the installation, service and maintenance of hot water systems
The assessment comprises of the following:
- An open-book multiple choice assessment
- A closed-book written assessment
- A practical fault-finding task
- And where necessary additional oral questions may be asked by the assessor
On certification of competence, you will be able to join a Competent Persons Scheme for the self-certification of unvented hot water storage systems.
If you choose not to join a Competent Persons Scheme you will need to notify your Building Control Department of the installation before commencing work.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.