Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas fired and Oil Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems
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This qualification is designed to enable learners to understand, and be competent when carrying out the design of heating systems in accordance with Approved Document Part L Volume 1 of the Building Regulations 2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments.
This is a CPD unit designed for operatives working within the Building Engineering Services Industry and is a pre-requisite to some other qualifications in the renewables sector.
General Information
Qualification Content
- Energy efficiency for gas fired and oil fired domestic heating and hot water systems
- Know the regulatory requirements and sources of guidance for energy efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits
- Know the requirement of minimum boiler efficiency standards for gas-fired and oil-fired heating appliances connected to ‘wet’ heating circuits
- Know the requirement relating to space heating primary circuits type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired ‘wet’ heating systems
- The learner will know the requirements relating to hot water system type and design for gas-fired and oil-fired systems
- Know the requirements relating to the preparation and water treatment of hot water systems and wet central heating systems
- Know the requirements relating to the commissioning of hot water systems and wet central heating systems
- Know the requirements of the minimum standards for the control of gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating systems
- Know the requirements of the minimum standards for the insulation of pipework for gas-fired and oil-fired wet central heating and hot water storage systems
- Know the requirements relating to stand-alone, glandless heating system circulators
Prerequisites and Assessment Methods
None, but the target group for this qualification are those learners who are; Heating Engineers, Design Engineers and operatives in the Building Services Industry
On-Line E-Assessment
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Additional Learner and Centre Information
What careers can this qualification lead to?
This qualification supports roles within the domestic heating and hot water sector, particularly where energy efficiency compliance is essential. The award is suitable for those already working in building engineering services who need to expand their knowledge of statutory energy efficiency requirements, e.g.:
- Heating engineers or designers working with gas or oil-fired system
- Plumbing and heating contractors
The qualification can help strengthen credibility with employers, contractors, and customers by demonstrating knowledge of the latest efficiency requirements.
What progression opportunities are available when I complete this qualification?
After achieving this qualification, you may progress to further qualifications in renewable heating systems, such as heat pumps or solar thermal.
This qualification also complements routes into MCS accreditation and other industry-recognised schemes for installers.
What is involved in delivering this qualification?
To deliver the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Gas-Fired and Oil-Fired Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems, a training centre must be approved by LCL Awards and comply with their delivery and quality assurance requirements.
Centres need qualified teachers and assessors with relevant industry experience and knowledge of domestic heating systems and energy efficiency regulations. Teachers must also possess appropriate teaching and assessment credentials. Delivery should be supported by access to up-to-date resources such as Building Regulations (Part L), efficiency standards, and guidance on system design, commissioning, and water treatment.
Assessment is through an online multiple-choice exam, which is set and marked by LCL Awards. Centres must therefore provide secure IT facilities for online exams.
While no workshop facilities are required, centres should ensure that learners can apply their knowledge to real-world domestic heating scenarios through clear course materials and structured teaching.