Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00623

Area: Construction & Building Trades

Campus: Olive Grove Campus

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.

Key Units

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.

Certificates are valid for 5 years. Candidates are eligible for reassessment within 12 months of expiry.

Key units consist of:

Vented and Unvented systems and their operating principles
Design and installation
Maintenance
Compliance with other Building Regulations

This is a one day course. Course dates include:

07/03/25
25/07/25

Entry Requirements

Trainees must hold a recognised trade qualification (e.g. NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Domestic Heating)

OR be working towards one

OR have evidence of a number of years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry.

Assessment

Practical assessment and theory examination.

Where does this Lead

L3 Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems.

Future Opportunities

Successful candidates could progress into a career in plumbing.

Extra Costs

Fees and funding:

Privately funded or full cost, fee £225

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