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Free Unvented Hot Water Systems Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 day
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Dec 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Unvented Hot Water Systems Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, daytime, and the course takes one day to complete. It covers installation, commissioning, and servicing of unvented hot water systems in line with current legislation. You'll study Water Regulations, Building Regulations, British Standards, safety controls, and how to handle unsafe situations. The course suits those renewing an expiring unvented hot water systems qualification and those taking it for the first time with a relevant trade background. Earn your unvented hot water systems certificate on completion.

Who this course is for

Our one-day course is designed for candidates who wish to gain knowledge of installation, commissioning and servicing of unvented hot water systems in accordance with current legislation.

The course covers:

  • Relevant aspects of Water Regulation, Building Regulations, British Standards and other relevant legislation
  • Unsafe situations and emergency actions
  • Commissioning and servicing
  • Installation requirements
  • Safety controls
  • Pipework
  • Testing

The course runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Entry requirements

This course is for those looking to renew their expiring qualification, however those looking to undertake the course for the first time should have a recognised competence in a conventional fuel, i.e. gas (CCN1), oil (101), or solid fuel or a relevant plumbing qualification such as an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the relevant Water Regulations, Building Regulations, and British Standards that apply to unvented hot water systems.
  • You'll understand how to identify unsafe situations and take the correct emergency actions.
  • You'll learn how to commission and service unvented hot water systems correctly.
  • You'll study installation requirements for unvented hot water systems.
  • You'll understand the safety controls required to keep systems compliant and safe.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over one day at Crawley College. You'll work through the legislation, technical requirements, and practical knowledge needed for unvented hot water systems. Assessment details will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber: install and service unvented hot water systems in domestic and commercial properties.
  • Heating engineer: maintain and commission hot water and heating systems.
  • Gas engineer: extend your Gas Safe work to include unvented cylinder installations.
  • Oil heating engineer: add unvented hot water competence to your OFTEC registration.
  • Building services engineer: cover hot water system compliance across larger projects.
  • Maintenance technician: carry out servicing and safety checks on unvented systems.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating: a widely held qualification for plumbers working across domestic and commercial systems.
  • WRAS Water Regulations training: deepen your knowledge of water regulation compliance.
  • Gas Safe ACS reassessment: keep your gas competence current alongside your unvented hot water systems qualification.
  • OFTEC 105E Oil Firing: add oil system competence if you work across fuel types.
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