Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (DHWSS)

Duration:
1 day
Category:
Plumbing

Upcoming Availability

Start Date End Date Length Location Notes
19 Jan 2026 19 Jan 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

20 Jan 2026 20 Jan 2026 1 days East Anglia

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

16 Feb 2026 16 Feb 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

17 Mar 2026 17 Mar 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

21 Apr 2026 21 Apr 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

23 Jun 2026 23 Jun 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

18 Aug 2026 18 Aug 2026 1 days Oxford

suitable for both initial or reassessment engineers

Information

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install unvented domestic hot water storage systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. Achieving this certificate will demonstrate their competence so they can either join a Competent Persons’ Scheme allowing the self-certification of installations, or to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work.

The course starts with intensive training in the four modules, followed by the completion of three assessments including one practical.

Certificates are valid for 5 years. Candidates are eligible for reassessment within 12 months of expiry.

Entry requirements

Learners will need to hold:

  • A recognised trade qualification (eg NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Domestic Heating); or
  • Be working towards one; or
  • Have evidence of a number of year's experience in the plumbing or heating industry

Details

You will need to bring with you:

  • Your name and address
  • Your National Insurance number
  • A passport-sized photograph
  • Copies of relevant qualifications and/or evidence of work experience
  • A declaration of the category for the individual making the application
  • First-time applicants will also be required to provide an acceptable form of photographic identification e.g. a passport or driving licence

Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (DHWSS)

Duration:
1 day
Category:
Plumbing

Book with us

Call: 01993 771155 (OEA - Oxford) or 01480 702555 (OEA - East Anglia)

Email: apprentices@oea.training

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