Course details

AIM:

The aim of this course is to train candidates in the Installation and Safety Requirements of Unvented Hot Water Cylinders. The candidate will also gain an understanding of Building Regulation Part G.

OBJECTIVES:

The programme will provide an extensive insight into Unvented Hot Water Cylinders and will prepare candidates for end of programme examinations leading to recommendation to Blueflame for certification.

Upon completion of the course the candidate will be able to:

Recognise the various forms of hot water supplies

State the functional requirements of Unvented Domestic Hot Water systems

Design an Unvented system to comply with Part G of the Building Regulations

Carry out commissioning of an Unvented System State and rectify common causes of faults in an Unvented System

CONTENT:

  • Module 1 Introduction to Health & Safety
  • Module 2 Domestic Hot Water Supply Options, Tanks, Boilers, Heaters
  • Module 3 Legal Requirements – Controls, Valves, System Layout
  • Module 4 Cylinder Schematics , Construction & Materials
  • Module 5 Installation, Pressure & Flow, Discharge
  • Module 6 System Faults, Commissioning, Maintenance
  • Module 7 Practical Training Workshop on Product Identification, Product Types, Product Maintenance, System Applications

TRAINEE PROFILE: People involved in Heating Systems Installation

CERTIFICATION: Blueflame Certified

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC

METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK  and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.

In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.

On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.

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