Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) UFH

This course has been developed by Bpec in association with the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers Association. It is an underfloor heating system design course, therefore principally aimed at those involved in the installation of underfloor heating systems (UFH). There is a separate designers course the Bpec Underfloor Heating Design course.

Course modules:

• Explain the basic principles of warm water underfloor heating (UFH) systems
• State the advantages of UFH systems
• Describe the floor systems and finishes associated with UFH systems
• State the various UFH system types on the market
• Explain the operation of the UFH systems and components
• Describe the general installation and testing requirements of UFH systems, and demonstrate an understanding of a range of manufacturer specific products
• Explain the requirements for post installation activities including:
    - Commissioning the underfloor heating system
    - System operation and maintenance
    - Troubleshooting
    - User information

For more information on this Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) (UFH)please see the theory overview tab.

Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) UFH Theory Overview:

Modules:

• Introduction to Underfloor Heating Systems
• Different types of UFH systems
• Operation of underfloor heating
• Basic design principles
• Installation including practical session on installing underfloor heating systems
• Commissioning UFH systems
• Troubleshooting
• Customer information UFH systems

This underfloor heating training course concentrates on the installers side of UFH systems. It is aimed a persons involved in the installation of UFH in domestic and commercial environments. Persons involved with the design of UFH systems should consider the Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Design).

Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) UFH Practical Overview:

This under floor heating installation course concentrates on the instllations process.

Practical elements:

• Equipment required
• Flooring types
• Running pipework
• Connections
• Electrical requirements
• Testing
• Commissioning systems
• Hand over

The aim of the practical underfloor heating course is to equip the installer with the skills required to install underfloor heating systems on a domestic and commercial basis.

Approximately 1 day of the 2 day course is spent on the practical installation methods for the various types of underfloor heating systems.

Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) UFH FAQs:

Key course facts:

Course times: 9am until 4.30pm with 1 hour for lunch
Course duration: 2 days
Payment: £200
Assessment method: Open book multiple choice paper and practical test
Valid for: 5 years

Q - Who is the course aimed at?

A - It is an underfloor heating system installers course, therefore principally aimed at those involved in the installation of underfloor heating systems (UFH).

Q - What are the assessment procedures for this Bpec Underfloor Heating course (Installer) UFH?

A - There is one open book multiple choice examination and a practical project.

Q - Where can I find further information on underfloor heating systems?

A - From the Underfloor Heating Manfacturers Association website here.

Q - What happens if I fail the course?

A - Like most PPL courses if you fail the Underfloor Heating course examination you will be offered a resit free of charge.

Q - Who accepts Bpec Underfloor Heating course?

A - The UK Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and all national UK plumbing bodies such as CORGI and IPHE.

Q - How do I get more information about the Underfloor Heating course ?

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

Q- How do I book a place on the Underfloor Heating course?

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

Q- Where do people come from to take Bpec Under floor Heating course?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the Underfloor Heating course  York, Leeds, Newcastle, Barnsley, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Scunthorpe, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Stockport, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Derby, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington, Rotherham, Doncaster, Nottingham, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Humberside, Grimsby, Cleveland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northern England, Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.

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