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HTR1 Space Heaters (Initial Assessment)

Summary

This Initial Assessment provides all the technical information and practical techniques you need to know to safely install, service and maintain space heaters including domestic gas fires and wall-mounted gas heaters.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
Anytime
Bispham Campus
4 Hours
Anytime
Bispham Campus
4 Hours

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

This HTR1 qualification is an essential requirement for anyone who wants to work on gas-fired space heaters in the UK including domestic gas fires and wall-mounted heaters. It is also a pre-requisite for registering this competency on the Gas Safe Register.

Key information

Entry Requirements

A CCN1 or COCN1 qualification is a pre-requisite for this course.

Qualification obtained

HTR1 Space Heaters (Initial Assessment)

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course. Fees are as advertised and no concessions are available.

Extra costs and equipment

All equipment required for the successful completion of this programme is supplied by B&FC.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: NONE

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

You will cover the following areas:

  • Checking the intended installation site
  • Securing the appliance correctly
  • Flueing requirements
  • Operating pressures
  • The gas connection and supply pipes
  • Ventilation requirements
  • Tightness testing
  • Commissioning and testing the appliance

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There are no work placements or field trips associated with this course.

How will I learn?

The 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 tutors

All 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.