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UHWS - Unvented Hot Water Training & Assessment - Initial

Course details

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Qualification name Non regulated provision, Level 1, Engineering
Qualification level 1
Awarding organisation Generic award - no awarding body
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Part-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £315.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course has been designed for people looking to update their BPEC certificate or for those currently working within the mechanical services and plumbing industry who wish to achieve BPEC accreditation for Unvented Hot Water Systems.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

No formal entry requirements but you should be competent in hot & cold water system installations. Competency to enter this course will be considered based on you either having completed a relevent NVQ qualification such as plumbing, heating and ventilation or gas, or having been working in the industry for approximatly two years in these areas with relevent technical certicates. If you are concerned that you do not fit this criteria please contact us to discuss your circumstances and conside

View the key features of this course.

This course will cover the following: *Install and Commission Appliances *Check the performance of the incoming water supply *Inspecting the installation for compliance. *Commissioning the installation in accordance with manufacturers instructions *Identifying defects *Operating all safety controls *Recording results *Service Appliance *Inspecting the installation for compliance *Checking the flow rate and pressure *Servicing the installation in accordance with manufacturers instruction *Recording results

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Assessment is based on 3 theory tests and a practical assessment Also please refer to Additional information below.

On successful completion of this course you can progress onto Water Regulations or Energy Efficiency.

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Name Poole Campus
Address North Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset
BH14 0LS
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