Recognised by the Microgeneration Certification schemes (MCS), this QCF 3 day course covers everything you need to know to install, commission and maintain wood pellet burning appliances

The course provides the skills and knowledge to :

• 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

This qualification meets the competence requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Candidates should hold a recognised N/SVQ Level 2/3 in either Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating, Oil-Fired Technical Services, Gas Installation and Maintenance or approved equivalent. Alternatively candidates should hold an appropriate gas, oil or solid fuel qualification and a  current industry recognised qualification in Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency if not included in the qualifications above.