Bpec Solar Hot Water course (installer)

This Bpec Solar Hot water course is aimed at plumbers and heating engineers wishing to gain further qualifications and skills in the commercial provision of solar hot water heating systems. The course is 2 days in duration with a third day available for candidates who do not hold a current a unvented hot water certificate (a mandatory prerequist).

The syllabus covers the selection, design, installation and maintenance of domestic solar hot water systems. It includes practical sessions on purpose built roof rigs and live demonstration solar equipment. The class sizes are small with an average attendance of 6-8 candidates to an experienced solar hot water tutor. 

The solar hot water certificate from Bpec is a nationally recognise qualification for Government grants. It was the first solar hot water installers certificate to be approved by Clear skies and is also endorsed by BRE Certification for solar grants.

All new domestic buildings from 2016 will have to have a micro generation technology pre-built into them and solar hot water heating is one of those technologies.

After completing this course you will be eligible to apply to join the Solar trade association and/or the Renewable Energy Association. PPL is a proud member of both green energy organisations and we highly recommend both.

Students may also consider the PPL Domestic loft insulation (installers) course as current Government grants are linked with the households energy efficiency which includes insulation provisions.

For more information on the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course please see the theory overview tab.

Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course - Theory overview:

The Bpec Solar Hot water course is taught at our Renewable training centre, the course modules cover:

• Introduction to Domestic Solar Hot Water
• Solar Collectors
• Hot Water Storage and Installation bases
• Preparing to install a Solar hot water system
• Fitting of solar collectors
• Plumbing layout
• Control and Power Requirements
• System commissioning

For more information on the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course please see the practical overview tab.

Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course practical overview:

The solar hot water course practical sessions take place on purpose built rigs at a safe ground level. You will need a head for heights on the real installations but not for this course!

We only train small solar course training groups. The experience solar hot water tutor will explain the design, commissioning and fault finding on a selection of solar hot water rigs, including unvented and vented solar systems.

Post course solar hot water support is second to none with a dedicated free helpline for all ouf our solar students. We have links through the UK's green energy sector and maybe able to provide renewable energy placements for ex-students.

We are a Bpec and LOGIC Certification approved renewable training centre, as such we are manufacturer independent therefore offer impartial advice in green energy matters. Our renewable energy centres have a wide range of green energy training equipment to use while on the solar hot water courses.

Please take a moment to look at the FAQs tab for the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course.

Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course theory FAQs:

Q - Who is the course aimed at?

A - The course is aimed at plumbers and heating engineers wishing to gain further qualifications and skills in the commercial provision of solar hot water heating systems. The course is 2 days in duration with a third day available for candidates who do not hold a current unvented hot water certificate (a mandatory prerequisite).

Q - What happens if I do not hold a valid unvented hot water storage certificate?

A - You must take the LOGIC Unvented Hot Water course as an additional day on day 3 of the course. Please book the solar course (Wednesday and Thursday) then book a place on the unvented course for the Friday.

Q - I have a valid unvented hot water storage certificate what do I do?

A - You just need to book on the Bpec Solar Hot water course, but you will need to bring a copy of the certifcate or your competent persons ID card with you when you come on the solar hot water course.

Q - What happens if I fail the course?

A - Like most PPL courses if you fail the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course examination you will be offered a resit free of charge.

Q - How do I get more information about the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966 or request a brochure pack

Q- How do I book a place on the Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course?

A - Book online for your chosen date or call us on 0845 2600 966.

Q- Where do people come from to take Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course ?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the  Bpec Solar Hot Water Installer course, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Devon, Bristol, East Anglia, North West, Yorkshire, North East, South East, South West, Derbyshire, they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers and renewable energy engineers.

For more general frequently asked questions please see our main FAQ page.