Central Heating and Hot Water (Initial Assessment) Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information What will I learn? How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary This Initial Assessment provides all the technical information and practical techniques you need to know to safely install, service and maintain gas central heating systems. Next course dates Start date Location Duration / Fees Anytime Bispham Campus 4 Hours / £195 Enquire now Anytime Bispham Campus 4 Hours / £210 Enquire now Anytime Bispham Campus 4 Hours / £210 Enquire now Where can this subject lead? Career progressionThis CENWAT qualification is an essential requirement for anyone who wants to work on domestic central heating systems and their associated appliances in the UK and is a pre-requisite for registering this competency on the Gas Safe Register. Key information Entry RequirementsA CCN1 or COCN1 qualification is a pre-requisite for this course.Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343. Qualification obtainedCentral Heating and Hot Water (Initial Assessment) Fees and fundingThis is a commercial course. Fees are as advertised and no concessions are available. Extra costs and equipmentAll equipment required for the successful completion of this programme is supplied by B&FC. Regulation and AccreditationAccrediting Institution: N/AAwarding Body: NONE Terms and conditionsRead our full terms and conditions for more information. What will I learn? Industry placement, field trips and guest speakersThere are no work placements or field trips associated with this course. How will I learn? You will cover the following areas:Checking the heating requirements and appliance outputsChecking the intended installation siteGas connection and supply pipesVentilation requirementsTightness testingFlusing, commissioning and testing the appliance/systemSecuring the appliance correctlyFlueing requirements, including condensate outflowOperating pressuresThe course will take place in our dedicated gas training centre which has state-of-the-art teaching facilities allowing you to practise what you learn in a simulated environment. This will in turn allow the tutor to assess that you are working competently and safely and give you any feedback necessary to improve your working practices. Expert tutorsAll our course tutors have extensive industry experience and regularly refresh their knowledge by spending time in the sector ensuring they are well versed in recent industry developments.All of this means that they can confidently advise and guide course attendees with a real understanding of what working in the sector is like. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?To be awarded the qualification, you must successfully pass the associated theory and practical assessments associated with the course.You will, however, have plenty of opportunity to practice the various aspects of the practical assessment you are expected to undertake and receive ongoing feedback and guidance from the course tutor to ensure your theoretical knowledge is up to scratch.