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Sector: Renewables, Solid Fuel & Biomass
Qualification Title: QCF Level – 3 Award in the Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Wood Pellet Burning Appliances
Qualification Certificate Expiry: None
Background:
The objective of this qualification is for learners to demonstrate they are competent in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliances in accordance with legislation, regulations and industry standards to;
- Understand the Requirements to Install, Commission and Maintain Wood Pellet Burning Appliances.
- Install, Commission and Maintain Wood Pellet Burning Appliances.
COURSE / ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
The Learner will:
- be able to confirm that the installation of wood pellet burning appliances comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and normative standards.
- be able to confirm the suitability of chimneys, and flue systems.
- be able to commission wood pellet burning appliances.
- be able to service and maintain wood pellet burning appliances.
- be able to diagnose and rectify faults in wood pellet burning appliances
- know the legislation normative and informative standards that apply to wood pellet burning appliances.
- know the formats of wood used in wood burning appliances.
- know the factors affecting the selection of wood burning appliances
- know the operating principles of wood pellet burning appliances and their components.
- know the siting, construction and safety requirements of wood pellet hoppers and storage areas
- know the combustion process and the principles of safe combustion of wood pellet burning appliances.
- know the ventilation requirements for wood pellet burning appliances
- know the operation and standards of chimneys and flue systems used with wood burning appliances
- know the requirements of hearths fitted below wood pellet burning appliances
- know how to test the flue/chimney system connected to wood pellet burning appliances
- know the installation requirements of wood pellet appliances
- know the range of equipment used to commission wood pellet burning appliances
- know the commissioning requirements of wood pellet burning appliances
- know the requirements for the routine service and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliances
Pre-requisites:
The learner pre-requisites for the qualification are based on the SummtSkills published Assessment Strategy for the qualification; that is hold N/SVQ Level 2/3 in either Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating, Oil-Fired Technical Services, Gas Installation and Maintenance, approved equivalent, JIB-PMES/CSCS card or Engineering Services SKILL card or have the equivalent working experience.
or;
Hold a gas, oil or solid fuel qualification that will enable registration with a Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) to notify heat producing central heating appliances installed in compliance with Building Regulation Approved Document J.
and
A current industry recognised qualification in Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency if not included in the qualifications above.
Assessment method: Observed performance and written assessment
Related qualifications:
Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment (Operators and Managers Course)
Related links and support material:
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Building Regulations (Approved Document
Course Duration: 2.5 – 3 days
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Enjoyable and very informative
The Tutor’s Knowledge was incredible !!
Dan Peattie, Taunton
Weber
Great knowledge!
Very good couple of days. Learnt a lot, Simon made it interesting. All good!
James R, Windermere
Fantastic training
Fantastic training with great knowledge from Simon.
Chris Male, Warwickshire
Weber
Great course guys
Fantastic course. I’ve been using SGAS for 20 years and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. Cheers.
Ian R, Blackpool
Aaron Gas
Excellent Course and Facilities
Excellent course, facilities and welfare. The classrooms and training areas were very well equipped and tidy.
John Kersham
PN Daly
Extremely helpful
Extremely helpful training staff and assessors. See you again in 5 years !
Jim Larcombe, Bournemouth
Capita Infrastructure
Professional modern training centre
I would like to say what a professional modern training centre it was, the course was extremely interesting and well presented and I actually feel I’ve taken something away from it.. Excellent!!
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Dawsons Catering
They are highly knowledgeable and always willing to help
I would like to say a big thank you to Steve, Keith and Simon for all of the training and help they have provided to me and my staff. I would highly recommend using them if you are coming into the industry, or an existing engineer. They are highly knowledgeable and always willing to help!!
George Sanderson
Keith is brilliant
First, I’d like to thank SGAS and Keith especially who assessed me during my ACS reassessment last week. The facilities are getting better every time I revisit (even though on my first visit over 5 years ago they were a class above anywhere else) and ‘Keith is brilliant’. He’s probably forgot more than I know and helps make you feel at ease.
Paul Woodcock
Places For People
I would ‘totally’ recommend this training centre !
I would totally recommend this training centre and indeed will be back in a couple of years to resit my domestic gas assessment!
Rob Berridge
Rob Berridge Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Hertfordshire
Fantastic training centre
Fantastic training centre, friendly & very knowledgeable staff in all disciplines
Steve Fisher
Very happy with the training
Very happy with the training/assessments carried out at SGAS. The staff were very knowledgeable, competent and friendly which allowed me to carryout my assessments in a relaxed environment
John Macdonald
SGN
SGAS make a good experience
SGAS make a good experience out of something us engineers dread doing every 5 years, always recommended and see you again soon. Thanks !
Adam Whalley
Furness Heating Engineers Ltd
Course trainers were very knowledgeable and very friendly
Course trainers were very knowledgeable and very friendly. Great training rooms and assessment areas also.
Daniel Brough
Furness Heating Engineers Ltd
Staff and facilities very good
Staff and facilities very good. Would recommend doing any tests or renewals with this company. Very helpful and learned a lot of knowledge
Karl McPartland
Evolve