A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification for heating engineers, plumbers and renewable energy practitioners who want the knowledge and practical skills to install, commission, maintain and service solar thermal hot water systems. Fully aligned with National Occupational Standards and recognised by MCS.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Solar Thermal Hot Water – LCL Level 3 Award
Adult
Engineering and Manufacturing
Lackham
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Flexible, Lackham
Duration
3 days
Cost
£400.00
per academic year.
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
Mandatory units include:
• Requirements for installation, commissioning, and handover
• Installation and commissioning of active solar thermal systems
• Requirements for inspection, servicing, and maintenance
• Practical servicing and fault finding activities
Learning outcomes:
• Understand solar irradiation, system components, and design
• Install and commission solar thermal hot water systems
• Carry out inspections, servicing and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with regulations and produce handover documentation
• Requirements for installation, commissioning, and handover
• Installation and commissioning of active solar thermal systems
• Requirements for inspection, servicing, and maintenance
• Practical servicing and fault finding activities
Learning outcomes:
• Understand solar irradiation, system components, and design
• Install and commission solar thermal hot water systems
• Carry out inspections, servicing and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with regulations and produce handover documentation
Entry Requirements
• N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, Heating or related trade OR significant relevant industry experience
• Some centres require Water Regulations, Unvented Hot Water and Energy Efficiency qualifications
• Some centres require Water Regulations, Unvented Hot Water and Energy Efficiency qualifications
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
• Multiple choice exams
• Short answer written assessments
• Practical installation and maintenance assessments
• Successful learners receive the LCL Awards Level 3 Solar Thermal Hot Water certificate
• Short answer written assessments
• Practical installation and maintenance assessments
• Successful learners receive the LCL Awards Level 3 Solar Thermal Hot Water certificate
Additional Costs and Information
No mandatory extras indicated. Centres may require standard PPE.
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