Training - Solar Hot Water / Thermal
1 Day Course with Rutland Renewables
COURSE CONTENT / PROGRAM
The day has been designed to give attendees the confidence and knowledge to be able to
successfully design, size, install and commission a solar hot water system.
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It is driven by you the student – so if you have any specific areas that you want to cover,
please make the Rutland Renewables staff aware so that we can tailor the day accordingly.
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The more you put in the more you get out!
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In brief, the day comprises of a relaxed mix of theory and practical hands-on training (It is
not death by PowerPoint presentation) and covers the following areas:
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The theory bit
Basic principles
Types of collectors
Types of cylinders
Component parts and system layout
Sizing and designing a system
Integrating with other technologies
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The practical bit
Roof mounting
Pipework manufacture, installation and mounting
Controllers and controller set up
Filling / Flushing and commissioning
Fault finding
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Other stuff
Planning regulations
Building Regulations
Building Control Notification
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme
Rutland Renewables Installer scheme
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Whilst the day is not formally recognised as a training qualification. On completion it will give attendees access to the Microgeneration certification scheme, Renewable Heat Incentive scheme and building control sign off through Rutland Renewables Installer scheme.