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Renewable Energy Training

Unique opportunities are being created in the renewable energy market due to
changes in technology, Government policy and generous financial grants (the Feed in Tariff), coupled with an increased focus on the requirement to be environmentally responsible.

Renewable Energy opportunities are defying any economic slowdown and look set to grow significantly.

The Government has committed to sourcing 15 per cent of its energy from renewable
sources by 2020.  By 2015 the renewable energy sector could be worth £150 billion in the UK alone, and employ around 1.3 million people.

Our new accelerated green installer programme gives you the fundamentals of plumbing plus a choice of qualification in the major renewable, microgeneration technologies:

Chose from:

  1. Solar Thermal Hot Water Panels
  2. Heat Pumps, both Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps
  3. Rainwater Harvesting and Grey water Recycling

What the renewable energy training programme covers

Week 1 - Plumbing Skills Competency Certificate

Week 2 -  BPEC Water Supply Regulations Qualification

To join an approved contractor type scheme, such as the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme WIAPS and to be deemed competent you must demonstrate knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. The BPEC Water Regulations Qualification is accepted as the knowledge element required to become an “Approved Contractor”.

BPEC Domestic Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Qualification
The qualification is aimed at engineers who want to install, service or commission unvented hot water systems in the UK. It is a legal requirement for undertaking such work. Building regulations require that all domestic unvented water systems over 15 litres capacity must be maintained by a qualified person, holding a current recognised Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems qualification.

Week 3 - BPEC “Part P” (Defined Scope) Electrical Competence Qualification

This qualification includes the theory and practical skills which are a legal requirement.

Week4 - BPEC Certificate in Renewable Energy Awareness

An overview of green technology solutions which explains the benefits or each technology and covers costs, payback periods and grants.

It Includes:

And SELECT ONE from either

1) BPEC Solar Thermal Installation Qualification

Solar Training - Aimed at engineers requiring the knowledge and skills of solar hot water system installation, leading to the BPEC Installers Certificate. You will be able to select, install and maintain domestic solar hot.

OR

2) BPEC Air & Ground Source Heat PumpInstallation Qualification

Qualify as an installer with all the skills and knowledge required to correctly install ground and
air source heat pumps. Developed in conjunction with the Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

OR

3) BPEC Rain Water Harvesting and Grey Water Recycling Installation Qualification

You will be able to design, install and maintain rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling
systems. You will cover information required to install both, including legal and safety issues.
Understand how to select the most appropriate systems for the building based on consultation
with the client about their needs and demands and install any of the common types of systems in the UK in a safe and workmanlike manner.

You will also receive help and assistance from NCS Career Search

The NCS career change programme comprise three key elements – (1) theory, (2) practical and (3) the services of NCS Career Search to unlock the value of what you have learnt, giving you the confidence to implement your training in an employed or self-employed role. Plus you will have access to exclusive discounts on relevant services and
continuous professional development opportunities.

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