Biomass for Installers: H005DE (HETAS)

Centre for Alternative Technology
5.0
2 reviews
  • Overall, the teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though I’m an academic and wasn’t completely committed to this course, a great deal of what you taught was absorbed.
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  • Thank you for organizing everything. I felt welcome since the first time I arrived, whole experience has been brilliant. I enjoyed everything; from the practical studies to the student project debates.
    ← | →

Course

Blended learning in Machynlleth

£ 950 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Machynlleth (Wales)

  • Class hours

    7h

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course is for existing installers and HETAS registrants who wish to expand their skills and branch out into the installation of Biomass and batch-fed appliances. Successful completion of the biomass course allows HETAS registrants to extend their registration categories to include installation of biomass appliances including mechanically fed appliances.

This course is aligned to National Occupational Standards (NOS) derived from the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Facilities

Location

Start date

Machynlleth (Powys)
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Sy20 9az

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course is suitable for heating engineers and experienced plumbers wishing to diversify into the biomass heating market.

Pre-Requisites:
You should have attended HETAS H003 & H004 courses and hold a valid Part G certificate.

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Reviews

5.0
  • Overall, the teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though I’m an academic and wasn’t completely committed to this course, a great deal of what you taught was absorbed.
    ← | →
  • Thank you for organizing everything. I felt welcome since the first time I arrived, whole experience has been brilliant. I enjoyed everything; from the practical studies to the student project debates.
    ← | →
100%
4.8
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Former Student

5.0
20/08/2016
What I would highlight: Overall, the teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though I’m an academic and wasn’t completely committed to this course, a great deal of what you taught was absorbed.
What could be improved: All good.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

5.0
08/08/2016
What I would highlight: Thank you for organizing everything. I felt welcome since the first time I arrived, whole experience has been brilliant. I enjoyed everything; from the practical studies to the student project debates.
What could be improved: Everything was OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Appliance decommissioning
  • Fuel types and storage options
  • Feasibility study
  • Biomass appliance components
  • Biomass heating system design
  • Calculating the heat load and system performance
  • Appliance service & maintenance
  • Biomass operation
  • Biomass energy generation
  • Installation of biomass appliances

Teachers and trainers (1)

Adam Tyler

Adam Tyler

Engineer

CAT’s specialist renewables engineer and tutor.

Course programme

Course review:

This course will examine modern wood fuelled heating for domestic use. Covering different types of biomass fuels as well as boiler installation, fuel preparation, chimneys and control systems.

This course is exceptional in its field and gives installers a thorough grounding in biomass, from a theoretical and practical perspective, as well as covering all the technical competences required for MCS accreditation.

The course covers appliances up to 45kW but the can be appropriate for the installation of appliances up to 100kW, including log, pellet and chip appliances.

Course Outline:
The course is a mix of theory and practical elements. It enables installers to carry out feasibility studies, and to professionally advise the client on fuel type, storage options & system design.

How will the course be taught?
The course is a mix of theory and practical elements. It enables installers to carry out feasibility studies, and to professionally advise the client on fuel type, storage options & system design.
With a mixture of classroom based theory and practical sessions using fully commissioned boilers (in our specially-built biomass training facility) – leading to a very realistic training experience.

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