Dimplex Accredited Solar Installer training is based around the Logic Certification Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water qualification together with Dimplex solar products training.

Logic Certification Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water training is recognised by the Solar Trades Association and also fulfils the training requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which solar installers will need to join in order to access grants and other funding.

Based on the level of installer experience, two training course options are provided:

  • Full Dimplex Accredited Installer Training for those installers with no previous experience
  • Dimplex product training for those installers with a recognised qualification/experience


Consisting of Logic Certification Accredited Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water Installer training and Dimplex solar systems training.


Duration

3 days, with both a practical and written assessment at the end of the course.


Course scope

The course will cover the predominant North European fluid filled, indirect solar water heating systems. The course covers the following main types of system and collector types:

  • Fully filled sealed system
  • Drain Back system
  • Flat plate collector
  • Evacuated tube collector
  • Direct Flow evacuated tube collector


Areas to be covered:

  • Regulations and standards
  • Collector types
  • Solar heated storage types (storage cylinders)
  • Solar primary system types
  • Basic system design & integration
  • External & internal site survey, installation methods & materials
  • Filling & commissioning
  • Servicing & fault finding
  • Dimplex product ranges and service offerings


Who should attend?

  • Plumbing, heating, HVAC and M&E engineers wishing to expand into the solar water heating sector


Prerequisite qualification requirements:

  • Experience in the installation of domestic cold and hot water systems
  • Holder of a G3 certificate (or equivalent competency) in unvented hot water systems
  • Logic Certification require that trainees hold at least one Department Community Local Government recognised competency in a conventional fuel i.e. gas, oil or solid fuel
  • Alternatively, for those in the plumbing field a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent plumbing qualification orexperience is required as a minimum (NVQ level 3 preferred)
  • Experience in basic electrical practice desirable
  • Basic knowledge of the Water (Fittings) regulations desirable


This course is not intended to cover roof or access work in detail but does cover the legislative requirements, risk assessment requirements and working at height requirement. Wherever practical we would recommend the use of an experienced roofer to install the collectors (see www.nfrc.co.uk ) although collectors will require connection at roof level by a plumber, so those wishing to carry this work out should be comfortable and experienced working at height.

(Note: Logic certification is currently completing a “Working at Heights” module specific to Solar Thermal installation which will be available through the centres as an addition to the above installation course.)


Course locations

  • South: Southampton
  • South East: Bedford or Basildon
  • East Midlands: Chesterfield
  • Yorkshire & Humber: Rotherham
  • Midlands: Wolverhampton
  • North East: Hartlepool
  • Eastern Scotland: Dundee
  • Central Scotland: Glasgow


Please see below for latest information on dates of the courses.


Fees

First company employee

£395 + VAT


Subsequent company employees

£295 + VAT


All fees include training manual, Logic Certification assessment and refreshments.

Course Outline

Day 1:

  • Background to market
  • Solar domestic hot water systems
  • Solar connectors
  • Storage vessels
  • Solar primary circuits
  • System controls


Day 2:

  • Basic design and integration
  • Installation materials and methods
  • Filling, commissioning and maintenance
  • Assessment


Day 3:

  • Overview of Dimplex product ranges
  • Dimplex accessories and ancillary products
  • Technical manuals, documentation and support tools
  • Installation considerations
  • Solar system sizing
  • Solar controller set up
  • Set to work and commissioning



Dimplex Solar Thermal Systems Training

Consisting of Dimplex product specific training, including product range, recommended system design and controller configuration.


Duration

One day


Who should attend?

This course is available to experienced solar installers only


Prerequisite qualification requirements:

  • Logic Certification Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water Installer, or
  • Demonstrable solar hot water systems installation experience supported with manufacturer or relevant other industry recognised training, or
  • MCS approved company (solar thermal systems)


Fees

£75 + VAT


Course Outline

Day 1:

  • Overview of Dimplex product ranges
  • Dimplex accessories and ancillary products
  • Technical manuals, documentation and support tools
  • Installation considerations
  • Solar system sizing
  • Solar controller set up
  • Set to work and commissioning


Venues and Dates:

Southampton: 6 Oct 2010 / 8 Dec 2010

(Please note that all candidates must hold a G3 certificate and have a recognised Solar Thermal Qualification i.e. Logic/BPEC etc.)

What’s the next step?

To register for a course, simply download the application form and return this to Dimplex by fax, post or email.

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