Unvented Hot Water
Looking to Add Unvented Hot Water Cylinders to Your Services?
This Unvented Hot Water training course is designed for qualified gas engineers seeking accreditation to install, commission and maintain unvented hot water systems safely and legally.
Covering current UK Building Regulations, safety devices, system design, fault finding and best practice, the course combines clear theory with practical guidance. You’ll gain a full understanding of unvented cylinders, expansion control, discharge pipework and risk management, ensuring compliance and confidence on the job.
Ideal for engineers expanding their services, this Unvented Hot Water course leads directly to recognised certification and improved earning potential.
Next course dates
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Anytime
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Bispham Campus
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4 Hours
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£200
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Anytime
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Bispham Campus
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4 Hours
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£200
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Install Unvented Hot Water Systems in Line with Regulatory Requirements.
Career Progression & Prospects
Completing this course will allow you to install, commission and service unvented hot water storage systems in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
Evidence of industry-recognised technical qualifications in the plumbing, heating or gas industry is a mandatory requirement for entry onto the programme.
Qualification obtained
Unvented Hot WaterFees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
Extra costs and equipment
All materials and equipment are provided by the centre, but candidates are asked to wear their own safety footwear in workshop environments.
What You’ll Learn
You will learn about the following key topics:
- System Design: Understanding the design and specifications of unvented hot water systems.
- Installation: Learning how to install unvented hot water systems correctly and safely.
- Maintenance: Gaining knowledge on the maintenance and servicing of unvented hot water systems.
- Compliance: Familiarity with the Building Regulations, including G3 and Part L1 (Energy Efficiency).
- Energy Efficiency: Understanding how unvented systems impact energy conservation and central heating design.
- Safety: Learning about safety measures and regulations related to unvented hot water systems.
How You’ll Learn
The training and assessment will be held in our dedicated gas training centre and delivered over a 4 hour period. You will have time to familiarise yourself with the equipment prior to the assessment and ample time to prepare for each practical assessment task.
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 You’ll Be Assessed
Assessment is done through multiple choice question papers and a series of practical tasks that are designed to demonstrate your competence when dealing with various aspects of unvented hot water systems from design and installation through to fault-finding and repairs. The assessment is weighted 50/50 in terms of theory and practice.and is weighted about 50/50.