Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

Unvented Hot Water Systems

Training and Assessment or Assessment Only

Unvented Domestic Hot Water Course (HWSS)

Assessment Information

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards and will demonstrate their competence so they can either join a Competent Persons’ Scheme allowing the self-certification of installations, or to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work. 

There are two distinct manuals, one for England/Wales and one for Scotland, as some regulations differ north of the border.

The manual for England/Wales covers Approved Document G3, Part L1 and Part P of the Building Regulations, while the one for Scotland references Part J of the Building Standards.

Pre-requisites

Trainees must hold a recognised trade qualification (e.g. NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Domestic Heating) OR be working towards one OR have evidence of a number of years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry.

Further Information

Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Allows the individual/business to register with a competent person scheme allowing the self certifying of unvented hot water storage systems installations.

If you choose not to join a Competent Persons scheme you will need to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work.

Certification of this course is also accepted by the Microgeneration Certification Schemes (MCS) registration bodies as evidence of training.