Solar Thermal Hot Water Level 3 (600/7439/5) (Parent)

Course Overview

• General Information
  TitleLevel 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

  Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry SectorRenewables Qualifications

  LCL Awards Qualification NumberIMSTHWS

  Qualification Regulator(s) number

  600/7439/5

  C00/0527/3

  Qualification Level and Credit ValueLevel: 3 Credit Value: 4

  Qualification Duration28 GLH 35 TQT
• Qualification content
  Qualification Information

  This regulated qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

  Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

  See Qualification Specification in the Related Documents section.

  Unit Titles

  • Know the requirements to install, commission and handover solar thermal hot water systems
  • Inspect, service and maintain ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
  • Install, commission and handover ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
  • Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain ‘active’ solar thermal hot water systems
• Prerequisites & assment methods

  An Initial Assessment conducted by the Approved Centre (AC) on application for the qualification will determine the learner’s capability to complete the qualification.

  Learners holding a level 2 or 3 vocational qualification in the Building Engineering Services (BES) sector which includes the current Water Regulations/Water Byelaws, Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems and Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating (or equivalent) will confirm their capability to complete the qualification.

  Learners not holding the qualifications detailed above, are required to provide evidence to the AC of alternative suitable qualifications they hold and or provide confirmation of their job related work experience and skills.

  Knowledge of the current Water Regulations, Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems and Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating can be demonstrated by learners completing the appropriate LCL Awards qualifications.

  Learners undertaking this qualification for the purpose of meeting the membership requirements of any competent person scheme, registration body or other professional recognition must be made aware that there may be additional requirements.

   

  Assessment through work performance activities, multiple choice examination and short response written assessment.

• Need extra time to revise and approximate certification times

  Please Note: Your exam will normally take place at the end of the course. However, if the tutor or assessor agrees that additional study time is required, you may be offered the option to return at the end of the next available course. Please inform your class tutor if you believe you need additional time so this can be discussed. For more information refer to our website Terms & Conditions of Service.

  Our aim and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is to achieve successful candidate certification within 30 working days from completion of exams/assessments, receipt of all prerequisite information (e.g. past certificates), and payment in full. Certification is subject to final approval by the relevant Awarding Body External Verifier.

• Reading Material

  CCTS have a class library of reading material available for your use during your training. These will be sufficient for you to complete the learning outcomes of the course.