renewable-energy Area Title

Underfloor Heating Design

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Course Description

This course is designed to provide designers with all the skills and knowledge required to correctly design warm water underfloor heating systems. It has been developed in conjunction with the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers’ Association with the intention that the training is recognised as demonstrating competence.If you wish to speak to someone regarding this course, please contact Melanie or Sally on (01530) 278626.

Times and Costs

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Please Note: This course is currently not running.
Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.
If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

Level 3

Entry Requirements

The course is ideal for candidates who have a number of years’ experience in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, hold a formal qualification at NVQ Level 3 in plumbing or heating engineering. The design course requires individuals to have a working knowledge of the design of traditional wet central heating systems.

Course Length

2 days

What will I study

Content:Warm Water Underfloor Heating - Introduction About Underfloor Heating Design Considerations Floor Systems and Finishes Underfloor Heating Systems and Components UFH System Components Underfloor Heating Design Worksheet

How will I learn?

Mostly classroom based, however, you will see the practical workshop with its state of the art renewable facilities that includes underfloor heating.

How will I be assessed?

BPEC open book, multiple-choice question assessments.

Where could it lead?

BPEC Underfloor Heating Designers Certificate and ID badge upon successful assessmentFurther qualification opportunities in renewables and Foundation Degree in Building Services Engineering

Materials/Equipment Required

Manual will be provided, please bring along a pen and calculator.