Logic4training’s Hot Water Systems and Safety (HWSS) course is for experienced engineers who want to work on vented and unvented hot water systems in accordance with the Building Regulations G3.
The HWSS course is recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) approved to offer self-certification under Approved Document G.
Logic4training’s Hot Water Systems and Safety (HWSS) training course provides operatives with a certificate of competence in accordance with G3 Building Regulations.
This course replaces the unvented hot water training course and covers all hot water systems.
Training and assessment takes place over one day with candidates doing slightly different assessments depending on whether they require initial assessment or re-assessment.
The HWSS course is recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) approved to offer self-certification under Approved Document G.
The course covers both vented and unvented hot water systems training, covering the following topics:
- Installation and safety
- Regulations, standards and guidelines
- Theory of hot water expansion
- Principles of hot water storage
- Design considerations
- Components and function
- Safety controls, discharge and integration
- Maintenance and servicing
Upon successful course completion, candidates will be issued with a HWSS certificate of competence from LCL Awards.
The cost of the course includes training, assessment, the certification fee and a course manual.
Candidates must be experienced in the installation of domestic hot and cold vented and unvented water systems and hold one Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) recognised competency in a conventional fuel.
The initial assessment is designed for operatives who do not have an up to date HWSS certificate.
This qualification has a 5 year expiry. Re-assessment is required every 5 years to keep the qualification valid.
Re-assessment is for candidates whose qualification has expired within the last 12 months.
All candidates must be aware of and familiar with Section G3 from the new Part G Building Regulations.
Hot Water Systems & Safety & Part G Building Regulation
FAQs
The HWSS course is designed for experienced plumbing and heating engineers who want to work on both vented and unvented domestic hot water systems in line with Building Regulations G3. It is ideal for professionals seeking to upskill, comply with legal requirements, and join Competent Person Schemes for self-certification under Approved Document G.
Holding this qualification is essential for legal compliance when installing, servicing, or maintaining hot water systems. It enables you to self-certify work under Approved Document G, access more job opportunities, and meet the requirements for working with renewable technologies and advanced heating systems.
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- Legal compliance with Building Regulations G3
- Ability to self-certify installations under Competent Person Schemes
- Enhanced employability and access to more complex projects
- Foundation for progressing into renewables and heat pump installations
Upon successful completion, you will receive an HWSS certificate of competence from LCL Awards. This qualification is recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) and is valid for five years. Re-assessment is required every five years to maintain certification.
Yes, if your qualification has expired within the last 12 months, you can take the reassessment route. This ensures you remain compliant with current regulations and maintain your ability to self-certify installations.
Yes, the HWSS qualification is a prerequisite for many renewable technology courses (such as heat pumps and solar thermal) and is essential for MCS registration involving unvented cylinders.
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