Level 3 Award in Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water)

The hot water systems and safety course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of domestic hot water systems.

Course Code: P10710
Campus: Newtownards, Other
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Plumbing

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.

Why Study This Course

This course is ideal for plumbing and heating engineers seeking to gain a recognised qualification in the safe installation and servicing of unvented domestic hot water systems. It ensures operatives are fully compliant with legislation and standards, including Approved Document G. Successful learners will be better equipped to meet industry demands and may progress into specialist plumbing roles.

HWSS has been developed to ensure operatives are aware of how to comply with Approved Document G (ADG) 2016 when carrying out work on hot water systems.

Course Overview

The programme will provide an extensive insight into Unvented Hot Water Cylinders and will prepare candidates for end of programme examinations leading to recommendation to Blueflame for certification.

Upon completion of the course the candidate will be able to:

  • Recognise the various forms of hot water supplies
  • State the functional requirements of Unvented Domestic Hot Water systems
  • Design an Unvented system to comply with Part G of the Building Regulations
  • Carry out commissioning of an Unvented System State and rectify common causes of faults in an Unvented System

This course is for experienced plumbing and heating operatives aiming to work with unvented hot water systems.

Specific Entry Requirements:

  • Experience in installing domestic cold and hot water systems

  • Recognised competency in conventional fuels (gas, oil, or solid fuel), or

  • NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent experience/qualification

Assessment is carried out using a variety of methods including:

  • multiple choice
  • short written response
  • scenario questions
  • observed practical tasks

Upon completion, learners can progress to further specialist qualifications such as:

  • Legionella Awareness

  • Water Regulations

  • OFTEC Certifications

  • Low Temperature Heating Design

This qualification supports continued professional development in the plumbing and heating sector.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.

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Level 3 Award in Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water)
Y10710ND1A-24/25-PT
Newtownards
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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

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