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BPEC Plumbing Qualifications – Unvented Hot Water

As a BPEC-accredited training and assessment centre, Colchester Institute offers a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector.

Our purpose-built facilities provide a range of short courses suitable for experienced plumbing operatives seeking to expand their industry knowledge and gain additional qualifications to comply with the current legislation.

These courses are for plumbing and heating engineers willing to install Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems. They enable operatives to demonstrate competence and allow either application to join a Competent Persons’ Scheme to ‘self-certify’ installations or to notify the local Building Control Department before commencing work. The course covers relevant aspects of Approved Document G, Part L1, and Part P of the Building Regulations.

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Initial Training

The initial training and assessment package takes place over one day. It is ideal for plumbing and heating engineers with a fundamental understanding of systems for both central heating systems and hot and cold water.

The qualification is recognised by Competent Person’s Schemes, which allow operatives to self-certify installations under Approved Document G3.

Prerequisites

Applicants must either hold a recognised formal plumbing/heating qualification or provide evidence of years of experience in conventional heating engineering or plumbing.

Assessment Information

Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations. Certificates are generally valid for 5 years. On expiry, the candidates are eligible to take reassessment.

Reassessment

This reassessment course is a half-day refresher designed for candidates whose qualifications are due to or have expired within the last 12 months. Upon successful completion, operatives will receive an Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems certificate issued by BPEC.

Assessment comprises a theory examination, with certificates generally valid for 5 years.

Apply Now For Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)*
Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)*
Course Outline: For plumbing and heating engineers who want to install Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
LocationColchester
Duration1 day or 1/2 day.
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateNext available dates for Reassessment:
9th January 2025
Next available dates for Initial:
8th January 2025
PriceInitial Training: £279.50
Re-Assessment: £223.50

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All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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