Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (BPEC)
In order to install or maintain unvented hot water storage systems it is a requirement that you hold a competency card.
This course will train you in all aspects of hot water requirements.
Entry requirements
You must hold a recognised trade qualification at NVQ Level 2 or have evidence of a number of years working in the plumbing industry.
Course content
This course will cover:
- Unvented systems and their operating principles
- Vented systems and their operating principles
- Design and installation
- Maintenance
- Compliance with other building regulations
Assessment methods
The assessment comprises of the following:
- An open-book multiple choice assessment
- A closed-book written assessment
- A practical fault-finding task
- And where necessary additional oral questions may be asked by the assessor.
Further study and career options
Upon successful completion of assessments you will receive a British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) certificate and competency card.
Additional information
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 7 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
Course Information & How to Apply
In light of the current coronavirus outbreak this course has unfortunately been postponed. Information regarding our 2020-21 part-time courses will be out in May; please complete our enquiry form and we will alert you when they are released.
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