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BPEC Certificate
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*All prices are based on the 25/26 academic year. Subsequent years are subject to an annual increase.
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Course overview
Created to give designers the skills and knowledge needed to correctly design warm water underfloor heating systems, this course has been developed alongside the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers’ Association (UHMA) with the aim of it being recognised as a demonstration of competence.
This course consists of reading a training/reference manual before taking part in a 2-day theory training session which includes written assessments.
Useful Information:
There are two separate courses, one for installers and one for designers, and those wanting to design and install need to take both.
PLEASE NOTE the course we provide is the Design course only.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience. A working knowledge of traditional wet central heating system design will also be needed.
What skills and qualities do apprentices need?
Course content
The content for the Design Course includes:
- 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
The Design Course also includes design work for various scenarios.
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Next steps after this course
After completing this course you will be in a great position to learn more about water systems, another of our bpec courses, BPEC Water Regulations (DSWR) can help you further upskill in this area.
As of now this certificate only provides you with the competence to carry out the design of UFH pipework.
Certificates gained through this course are normally valid for 5 years.