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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

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Title Content type

Qualification Title

Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry Sector

Renewables Qualifications

LCL Awards Qualification Number

IMSTHWS

Qualification Regulator(s) number

600/7439/5

C00/0527/3

Qualification Level and Credit Value

Level: 3 Credit Value: 4

Qualification Duration

28 GLH 35 TQT

Qualification 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

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

Design Standards

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

See Qualification Specification in the Related Documents section.

Prerequisites

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.

 

Examination and or Assessment method(s)

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

Related Qualifications

  • LCL Awards Level 3 Award In the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  • LCL Awards Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas Fired and Oil Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems
  • Water Regulations
  • Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment (Operators and Managers Course)
  • Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water)

Related Document(s)

  • Qualification Specification For STHW

Related links and support material

Solar Trade Association Microgeneration Certification (MCS)

Standard Qualification Fee

– excludes VAT where applicable
£63.35

Frequently asked questions about this course

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