Unvented Hot Water (G3)

Service Description

Course Structure and Learning Outcomes Guided Learning Hours: 1 days (including home study of Approved Document G) Background The hot water systems and safety course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of hot water systems. HWSS has been developed to ensure operatives are aware of how to comply with Approved Document G (ADG) 2016 when carrying out work on hot water systems. Training includes requirements for the installation of G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems and covers systems up to 500 litres capacity and 45kW power input. The Hot Water Systems and Safety certificate is recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) approved to offer a self-certification scheme under ADG, enabling installers of hot water systems (including Unvented HWS) to self-certify the installation. A certificate in Hot Water Systems and Safety is also required by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies for those looking to be recognised for the installation of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems. Learners Will Learn Be trained and assessed in the following areas: Regulations, standards and guidelines Theory of understanding of expansion of hot water (HW) Principles of HW storage Design considerations Components and function Safety controls, discharge and integration Installation of HW systems Maintenance and servicing of HW systems including Unvented HWS Health and safety considerations