Domestic Solar Thermal Installer Training Courses

Course Information

Pre – Requisites

There are pre-requisites for this course which we can combine into your course for you if you do not have them, or they need renewing. That way you will leave us fully qualified and able to install and maintain solar thermal installations and apply for MCS Certification.

They include: 

WRAS Water Regulations (Click Here if you require this for the Solar Thermal Course)

Energy Efficiency Part L (Click Here if you require this for the Solar Thermal Course)

Unvented Hot Water Systems  (Click Here if you require this for the Solar Thermal Course)

You will also need to provide any Plumbing, Heating/Ventilation, Gas or Oil certificates you currently hold.

How long is the course and what is included?

This course is 3 days in total. This includes training, assessment, the certification fee and course material.

What does the Solar Thermal training cover?

The course covers the predominant North European fluid filled, indirect solar water heating systems. The course does not cover all possible variants of this subject and manufacturer’s support and guidance should always be sought when fitting equipment. The following topics will be addressed:

• – Regulations and standards
• – Solar thermal collector types
• – Solar heated storage types (storage cylinders)
• – Solar primary system types
• – Basic solar heating system design and integration
• – External and internal site survey, installation methods and materials
• – Filling and commissioning
• – Solar thermal system servicing and fault finding.

By the end of the complete course you will:

• – Know the relevant regulations/standards and requirements relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning activities for solar thermal hot water system installation work
• – Know the health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with solar thermal hot water system installation work
• – Know the types and layouts of solar thermal hot water systems
• – Know the purpose of components used within solar thermal hot water system installations
• – Know the types and key operating principles of solar collectors
• – Know the requirements for the routine service and maintenance of ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
• – Know how to diagnose faults in ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system installations
• – Know how to rectify faults in ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
• – Know the information requirements to enable system component selection and sizing
• – Know the fundamental techniques used to select, size and position components for solar thermal hot water systems
• – Know how the performance of a solar hot water system is measured
• – Know the preparatory work required for solar thermal hot water system installation work
• – Know the requirements for connecting solar thermal hot water system collector circuits to combination boiler domestic hot water circuits
• – Know the requirements for installing solar collector arrays
• – Know the requirements for installing for solar thermal hot water system pipework
• – Know the requirements to test and commission solar thermal hot water system installations
• – Know the requirements to handover solar thermal hot water systems
• – Be able to plan and prepare for the installation of ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
• – Be able to install solar thermal hot water systems and components
• – Be able to test and commission an ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system
• – Be able to handover an ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system
• – Be able to undertake the routine inspection, service and maintenance of an ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system
• – Be able to undertake fault diagnosis work on ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system installations
• – Be able to undertake fault rectification work on ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system installations.

How will I learn and be assessed?

The Solar Thermal Installation Course entails both classroom and practical training, and there will be a practical & theoretical assessment. During training candidates will have the opportunity to work with a fully functioning solar thermal rig.

What do I need to bring to the course?

Any course material required will be provided by GTEC.

Who is the awarding organisation for this course?

LCL Awards.

You should receive your certificate approximately 4 to 6 weeks following successful completion of the course.

Which other courses may be of interest to me?

Once you have completed this essential course there are many other areas you may choose to expand your professional development, including:

• – Air Source Heat Pump Installation 3 Day Course
• – Domestic Energy Assessor 3 Day Course

To book your place, either choose one of the dates above, or give us a quick call on 01969 666111 to speak to our training department.