Solid Fuel Courses
See below for the courses we offer.
HETAS
H009 | Service and Maintenance Course £475
Duration: 2 days
The latest addition to the range of solid fuel training available with HETAS.
Solid fuel appliances are well known for their high quality, robust construction and durability. However like any product in continuous use they do require attention by the user and routine servicing by an engineer. HETAS recommends that appliances are serviced at least once a year or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In support of the requirements, the HETAS H009 Service and Maintenance course designed to ensure engineers are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to undertake such work is now available. The two-day practical course is ideal for businesses that don’t wish to undertake installation work who have relevant experience including stove retailers, chimney sweeps, allied trades such as plumbing and heating installers, maintenance operatives and housing associations with housing stock using solid fuel as a primary heat source.
HETAS has been working in collaboration with the three HETAS recognised Chimney Sweep Associations to further develop this course which is now available throughout HETAS training centres across UK and Ireland.
Completion of the H009 will enable existing Chimney Sweeps to demonstrate their existing knowledge and retain ‘Approved Chimney Sweep’ status at the cost of their annual renewal.
A training certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course, enabling registration as either:
HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep
HETAS Approved Service & Maintenance Technician
HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep and HETAS Approved Service & Maintenance Technician
Pre –requisites
At least one of the following:
Demonstrable, appropriate previous work experience on stoves
OFTEC technician with scope of work categories 101,102 or 105e.
Registered Gas Safe operative with work categories CCN1 and HTR1.
Registered member of GOMCS, APICS or NACS.
Plumbing & Heating Service / Maintenance engineer
Cost & Course Dates
Please contact training centres directly for course dates and prices. All contact details can be found on the training centres page here.
For more information on the course or entry levels to the H009 course, email here.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for HETAS Dry Solid Fuel Appliance Service & Maintenance are:
Know appropriate questions to ask of the user
Be able to assess the current status and prepare for maintenance
Know the service and maintenance requirements for dry solid fuel appliances
Know the fault diagnosis and rectification procedures for dry solid fuel appliances
Be able to carry out maintenance
Be able to test and verify safe operation
Know the commissioning requirements for dry solid fuel appliances
Know essential advice for the end user
The scope of the dry appliance types covered in this course is:
Open fires,
Room heaters (excluding pellet stoves)
Assessment method
Focusing on practical activities throughout the majority of the course you will be assessed on service and maintenance procedures through observation whilst carrying out a variety of related tasks.
A multiple choice question paper consisting of 18 questions concludes the assessment.
Installers wishing to Service & Maintain ‘Wet’ appliances would need to undertake the HETAS H004 training course in addition to the HETAS H009 Service and Maintenance Course.
HETAS Approved Retailer £320
The HETAS Approved Retailer Course aims to ensure that approved retailers have at least one HETAS trained member of staff on duty in the showroom at all times to advise customers on appliances and a number of key issues including maintenance, carbon monoxide, government regulations and fuels. For the first time, HETAS is able to deliver the course in the retailer’s own showroom for a group of four or more.
The one day course involves group discussions and interactive sessions aimed at giving learners an understanding of solid fuel types and appliances in terms of the factors affecting selection, storage as well as the legislation that applies to dwellings.
The HETAS Approved Retailer Course is available at HETAS Approved Training Centres from November 2015 to any Retailer wishing to take advantage of the benefits of the HETAS Approved Retailer Scheme.
Pre-Requisites
None.
H008 | Dry Pellet Stove Installer Course £475
Duration: 1 Day
Suitable for candidates who have successfully completed the H003 course and wish to expand their knowledge to include the installation of automated dry pellet stove appliances.
Assessment Method – Theory & Practical
Course Outcome & Certification – A HETAS Certificate. Candidates can extend the scope of their knowledge on the installation of automated dry pellet stove appliances.
Course Content
Candidates will learn about;
Operating principles of automated pellet stoves.
Dry pellet stove system design and specification.
Dry pellet stove appliance selection.
Installation and commissioning of dry pellet stove appliances.
Handover, service and maintenance of dry pellet stove appliances.
Prerequisites
Compulsory: HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer Course
H001 – Introduction to Solid Fuel £320
Pre-Requisites
No prior experience is needed.
H002 – Solid Fuel Regulations & Standards £475
Duration – 2 Days
The HETAS Solid Fuel Regulations & Standards Course is particularly suitable for building surveyors, building control officers and architects, fuel and appliance resellers. The course focuses on regulations, standards, legislation, appliance sizing and pre-installation survey considerations. This two day course is an alternative to the one day HETAS Retailer course for candidates to gain the criteria necessary to join the HETAS Approved Retailer scheme.
Pre-requisites
Experience in the solid fuel industry or a construction-related profession.
H003 | HETAS Dry Appliance Installer Course £675
Duration: 3-5 days
The industry leading solid fuel training course brought to you by HETAS.
This HETAS course is for candidates who have relevant experience including stove retailers, chimney sweeps and allied trades such as plumbing and heating installers. A training certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course, enabling the candidate to apply for registration with HETAS on the competent person registration scheme for the installation of dry appliances.
If it is your intention to proceed later to the H005DE Biomass Appliance Installer course you should do the full H003 course. If you wish to perform stove installations only you may do the H003DS course (see below).
Pre-Requisites
At least one of the following:
Demonstrable, appropriate previous work experience on dry stove installations.
OFTEC technician with scope of work categories 101,102 or 105e.
Registered Gas Safe operative with work categories CCN1 and HTR1.
Registered member of GOMCS, APICS or NACS.
H003 | HETAS Dry Appliance Installer Course Refresher £475
HETAS Refresher Courses have been available since February 2013 throughout our Approved Training Centres in England and Wales. Installers will be required to attend refresher training every five years. This is a mandatory requirement for all Competent Person Schemes. HETAS has primarily developed Refresher Courses for Dry and Wet Installer courses H003 and H004.
For internal system chimney installation candidates will need to complete an H006 System Chimney Course.
Dry Installer (H003) – formerly known as the Solid Fuel Awareness Course
Option 1 – One Day – preliminary test with theory and practical assessment
Training material posted two weeks prior to preliminary test by registered post to candidate
Candidate attends training centre and sits a preliminary test
Candidate successfully completes test and is then allowed to continue with full one day assessment and exam
If candidates are unsuccessful with the preliminary test then continue to Option 2.
Option 2 – Two Days – one day training and one day theory and practical assessment
Candidate attends first day refresher training
Candidate attends second day theory and practical assessment
If successful, candidate claims certification
If unsuccessful, candidate has the option to attend a full H003 course
Wet Installer Training (H004) – formerly known as the Engineers Course
Candidate attends a two day training and assessment course
If successful, candidate claims certification
Course Content
The dry installer refresher training will include:
Changes to Building Regulations
Changes to Standards and Legislation
Health and Safety updates
Calculations concerning air and flue requirements
Commissioning and Handover
Theory and practical assessment
The wet installer refresher training will include:
Changes to Building Regulations regarding wet systems
Updates in technology and integration
Commissioning and Handover
Theory assessment
Pre-Requisites
H003 refresher training is available to any person who has previously completed a H003 course (or older equivalent).
H004 | Wet Appliance Installer Course £475
Duration: 2 days
The H004 is suitable for plumbing and heating installers who have already successfully completed the H003 course (time limited). The course is important for the safe and effective installation of solid fuel wet appliances. The course discusses advancements in technology, including integration with other types of wet heating. Successful completion of the H004 course allows HETAS registrants to extend their scope of registration with HETAS on the competent persons registration scheme.
Pre Requisites
Compulsory: HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer Course
OR
Compulsory: HETAS H009 Dry Appliance Service and Maintenance Course
and
evidence of Gas Safe Registration: CCN1 and CEN1;
or, evidence of OFTEC 101 or 102;
or, evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6129/6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189;
or, evidence of equivalent work experience on wet heating systems
or N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
H005DE – HETAS Biomass Installer – Direct Entry Biomass Training £1250
Delivering a mix of theory and practical study modules for the installation of log, chip and pellet biomass appliances up to 45kW (but may also be appropriate for appliances up to 100kW) including training on;
Fuel types and storage options
Feasibility study
Biomass appliance components
Biomass heating system design
Calculating the heat load and system performance
Pre-installation activities
Set to work
Appliance commissioning
Handover to customer
Appliance service & maintenance
Appliance decommissioning
The course can also be used as part of the criteria for approval with HETAS as a Microgeneration Certification Installer for biomass.
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.
Prerequisites
Guidance on meeting the pre-requisite entry requirements for access to HETAS H005DE Biomass Course.
OPTION 1
Formal Qualification Entry Route
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence.
Including: Water Regulations/Water Byelaws (WRAS or equivalent)
OPTION 2
Experienced Worker Route
Option 2 is an alternative route for applicants who wish to enrol on the H005DE course without Option 1 course prerequisites. Completion of the HETAS Experienced Worker Route Portfolio may provide a suitable option. Successful completion of the H005DE course can lead to HETAS MCS accreditation.
It is important that the portfolio is completed and approved by the training centre prior to attending a biomass course.
HETAS are not able to provide a course certificate if the portfolio has not been completed and approved.
Applicants are advised to contact their HETAS training centre for more information if this is a desirable route.
In all cases the following could be acceptable and may be used to populate the Experienced Worker Portfolio document.
Previous related work experience within the plumbing and heating industry.
Already a competent person within a scheme possessing a history of installation experience.
Successful completion of an OFTEC training course 101,102 or 105e.
A valid current gas safe registration with minimum categories of work: CCN1 and CEN1.
City & Guilds 6128, 6129 and 6132 technical certificates.
Please Note:
Stand-alone Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs), including City & Guilds 6128, 6129 and 6132 technical certificates are not acceptable on their own as an alternative to NVQ Level 2 or 3 but may be used to help support completion of the portfolio.
H006 – HETAS System Chimney Course £280
The HETAS H006 course provides training for the installation of twin wall rigid system chimney in residential properties. The course discusses system components and installation technique in relation to the various elements of a domestic structure.
Pre Requisites
HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer Course OR
HETAS H005DE Biomass Appliance Installer Course