Solar Thermal Hot Water (including CoSHH, Manual Handling and Working at Heights)
Who is the Course aimed at?
This Course has been designed to provide experienced heating and plumbing engineers the necessary skills for basic design, installation, commission and service of Solar Thermal Hot Water systems and deliver a certificate of competence to individuals who will self-certify installations through their nominated registration body e.g. NICEIC Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Candidates must possess and be able to provide evidence of an Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems qualification to qualify for this course.
What does the Course cover?
This Course is made up of two parts: Solar Thermal Hot Water and Health and Safety (CoSHH, Manual Handling and Working at Heights).
The first part of the Course will ensure that candidates are aware of the regulations and legislation relating to CoSHH, Manual Handling and Working at Heights.
The second part of the Course covers basic design; relevant regulations and legislation; collector types; design layouts; pre-survey techniques and installation practices; commissioning and service; fault finding and controls for Solar Thermal Hot Water.
Why should I attend this Course?
This qualification has been developed for individuals who wish to demonstrate competence to work on the installation of Solar Thermal Systems. Successful candidates will be able to use the award to enable them to join a competent person's scheme.
How long does the Course take?
The Course is delivered as one day per week for two weeks (a total of 2 days) - one day will be Health & Safety and the other will be Solar. Each day consists of just over half a days revision with the remaining time used to complete the assessment.
What does it cost and what is included?
The total cost for the Course is £385 plus VAT. This fee is inclusive of revision (£60 plus VAT) and assessment (£200 plus VAT), certification (£80 plus VAT) and the Study Pack (£45 plus VAT). We require a minimum deposit of £200 to confirm your place.
An Assessment-only scheme is available at a cost of £280 plus VAT (Assessment at £200 plus VAT and certification at £80 plus VAT). This assumes that you do not need to purchase a Study Pack.
What happens after the Course?
Once we have internally verified your paperwork (we have 10 working days after you have completed your Assessment in which to do this, providing we have all your relevant paperwork and any related invoices have been cleared) we send it off to the certification body to be processed. This can take up to 20 working days.
Once this process is complete, you will receive a certificate directly from the certification body.
What does the Assessment involve?
To pass this Course, it is necessary to successfully complete a mixture of written and practical assessments.
How do I book a place?
The easiest and quickest way to book a place on this Course is to telephone the office (Burgess Hill Centre: 01444 870860 or Portsmouth Centre: 02392 190190) and speak to one of our advisers. They will be able to discuss dates and availability with you and can take payment by debit/credit card to confirm your place.
Alternatively, you can email us for dates and availability or, if we have already sent you a booking form, you can complete and return it with your payment. It’s important that all bookings are sent to the Burgess Hill centre – details can be found on the Centre Information Sheet/Map.
Please note that all places are sold on a first come, first served basis. Places can only be confirmed on receipt of payment. We would advise that you check availability with us before returning your booking form.
What should I do to prepare for the Course?
After you have confirmed your place, we will send you a booking confirmation, timetable, Application for Assessment form and receipted invoice. Please contact the office immediately should any of these items be missing from your booking confirmation package.
Please complete the Application for Assessment form and return it to us with one recent passport photograph. A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT MUST BE RETURNED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.
You will be given your Study Pack on attendance of the course.
What should I bring with me for the Course?
You must bring the following with you for the Course:
- Pen, paper and calculator
- One passport size photo (if not already supplied)
