H005DE BIOMASS INSTALLER COURSE

Target Audience

Biomass appliances and systems are becoming increasing complex. In response to demand from installers, HETAS has introduced the biomass course to enable installers to develop the knowledge and skills required to select, install, commission, service and maintain biomass appliances and to demonstrate the competence required for membership of installer certification schemes.
The Biomass course focuses on appliances up to 45kW heat input rating including log, pellet and chip appliances; however, the course content is typically also relevant to larger appliances up to 100kW heat input rating.

Pre- Requisites

You need at least one of the following:

•  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
•  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
•  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
•  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
•  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence

In addition, if not included in the above current certification you will need Water Regulations/Water Byelaws (WRAS or equivalent)

Course Content

•  Building regulations, European and British Standards
•  Types of biomass appliances
•  Appropriate fuels and correct storage
•  Installation, commissioning and servicing
•  System design; correct sizing and technical overview
•  Links to hot water systems
•  Costing analysis
•  Marketing materials and grants available for biomass systems

Duration and Cost

5 days
£1300.00 + VAT

Accommodation is offered on a Bed & Breakfast basis, we have two hotel options; The Mill hotel in Sudbury town and Stoke by Nayland Resort in Stoke by Nayland.

The Mill Hotel £85.00 PPPN + VAT
Stoke by Nayland Resort £92.00 PPPN + VAT

Next Steps

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