Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings

LCL-P3002: Low Temperature Heating System

This qualification has been designed with the CIPHE and the Heat Pump Association with the help of their members to meet the need for now and the future that all heating systems be designed with a low temperature aim from the outset to maximize efficiency of the system. The objective of this qualification is for learners to be up-skilled to the concept of low temperature heating systems, it will allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and understand the need and requirements for installing low temperature heating and hot water systems in dwellings.

The Learner will:

• know the latest industry standards and regulatory framework relating to heating design
• know the requirements for undertaking a room by room heat loss for a property
• know how to correctly size heat emitters for low temperature heating systems
• know how to correctly size pumps and pipework
• know how to correctly size a domestic hot water system
• know the basic design principles of system configurations

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence;

or

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that  provides evidence of competence;

or

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence;

or

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence;

or

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.

or

• heating installers with experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration

These pre-requisites are not required where this Qualification is being delivered as part of a recognised training course in any of the above.

Assessment through e-Assessment and design scenarios

• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits)
• ACS - Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety and Appliances (CCN1)
• Domestic/Light Commercial Commissioning and Servicing - Pressure Jet Appliances (OFT10-101)
• Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water)

• Qualification Specification for RQF L3 Award in Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water Systems in Dwellings