Qualification Details

• Renewables
• Solid Fuel & Biomass

601/2957/8

• The Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Requirements of Wood Pellet Burning Appliances
• Understand the Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Requirements of Wood Pellet Burning Appliances

The objective of this qualification is for learners to demonstrate they are competent in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliances in accordance with legislation, regulations and industry standards to;

• Understand the Requirements to Install, Commission and Maintain Wood Pellet Burning Appliances.

• Install, Commission and Maintain Wood Pellet Burning Appliances.

The Learner will:

• be able to confirm that the installation of wood pellet burning appliances comply with the manufacturer's instructions and normative standards.
• be able to confirm the suitability of chimneys, and flue systems.
• be able to commission wood pellet burning appliances.
• be able to service and maintain wood pellet burning appliances.
• be able to diagnose and rectify faults in wood pellet burning appliances
• know the legislation normative and informative standards that apply to wood pellet burning appliances.
• know the formats of wood used in wood burning appliances.
• know the factors affecting the selection of wood burning appliances
• know the operating principles of wood pellet burning appliances and their components.
• know the siting, construction and safety requirements of wood pellet hoppers and storage areas
• know the combustion process and the principles of safe combustion of wood pellet burning appliances.
• know the ventilation requirements for wood pellet burning appliances
• know the operation and standards of chimneys and flue systems used with wood burning appliances
• know the requirements of hearths fitted below wood pellet burning appliances
• know how to test the flue/chimney system connected to wood pellet burning appliances
• know the installation requirements of wood pellet appliances
• know the range of equipment used to commission wood pellet burning appliances
• know the commissioning requirements of wood pellet burning appliances
• know the requirements for the routine service and maintenance of wood pellet burning appliances

The learner pre-requisites for the qualification are based on the SummtSkills published Assessment Strategy for the qualification; that is hold N/SVQ Level 2/3 in either Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating, Oil-Fired Technical Services, Gas Installation and Maintenance, approved equivalent, JIB-PMES/CSCS card or Engineering Services SKILL card or have the equivalent working experience.

or;

Hold a gas, oil or solid fuel qualification that will enable registration with a Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) to notify heat producing central heating appliances installed in compliance with Building Regulation Approved Document J.

and

A current industry recognised qualification in Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency if not included in the qualifications above.

• Observed performance and written assessment

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