Biomass Training Course

The course consists of 3 days in-centre training. 

Successful candidates will receive their LCL Awards certificate approximately four to six weeks following completion of the course.

The objective of this qualification is for learners to demonstrate they are competent in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliance in accordance with legislation regulations and industry standards. 

The following areas are covered as well as many others:

• Confirming suitability of chimneys and flue systems.
• Commissioning of wood pellet burning appliances.
• Servicing and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliances.
• Operating principles.
• Combustion process and the principles of safe combustion.
• Ventilation requirements.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults.
• Legislation and standards.
• Ventilation requirements.

Wood-fuelled biomass is a versatile renewable heating technology suitable for a wide range of sectors, including residential developments and district heating, public buildings such as schools, and manufacturing facilities. The ability to source fuel from waste wood materials provides potential for the ‘circular economy’ while producing fewer carbon emissions. Biomass is one of the technologies funded by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). 

A biomass boiler is a heating system that uses organic materials, typically wood pellets, wood chips, or agricultural residues, as fuel to produce heat for buildings or industrial processes. 

Biomass energy primarily comes from organic materials such as wood, crop residues, animal waste and dedicated energy crops. When burned or processed, this energy can be harnessed for electricity generation, heating or other energy needs.

Yes, biomass is considered renewable because it is derived from living or recently living organisms and as long as these organic materials are managed sustainably, they can be continually replenished. However, sustainable management practices are essential to ensure the long-term viability of biomass as a renewable energy source.