Heating & Ventilation Industrial and Commercial Installation

SVQ Level 2 & 3

Heating & Ventilation Industrial and Commercial Installation

SCQF Level 5, 6 & 7

DESCRIPTION
This four year course including welding option, is designed to provide attendants with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to undertake the installation of heating systems and associated services within industrial and commercial premises. Articulation routes to HNC and other options are available.

CONTENT:
Foundation Training on Safe Use of Plant Tools and Equipment | Installing Copper Piping to BS 2871 | Installing Low Carbon Steel Piping to BS 1387 | Installation and Design Requirements of Low/ Medium/High Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems | Installation and Design Requirements of Heat Emitters | Testing and Purging of Industrial & Commercial Gas Installations | Basic Electrical Theory | Hot and Cold Water Services Installation and Design Requirements | Oil Supply System Installation Requirements | Risk Assessment Techniques | Health and Safety in the Workplace | Welding Technology | Oxy/Acetylene Gas Welding | Electric Arc Welding | Weld Testing to NJIC Standards | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Testing of Pipelines | Heating Controls Theory, Installation of Pressurisation Units.
A more detailed and comprehensive contents list is available on request.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROGRESSION:
Candidates successfully meeting the course criteria will achieve a Level 3 Qualification with options, issued by the SQA. A Modern Apprenticeship completion certificate will also be awarded.

The learners are offered additional further education routes following successful completion of their course work.