Overview
Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems (PLA) at Cardiff and Vale College is designed for plumbing and heating professionals seeking to develop their understanding of low-temperature heating technologies. The course focuses on heating system design, energy efficiency and the principles of operating modern heating installations.
Why study Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems (PLA) at Cardiff and Vale College?
Learners develop knowledge of low-temperature heating systems and their application in energy-efficient buildings. The training supports professionals in adapting their existing plumbing and heating skills to modern heating technologies.
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Principles of low-temperature hot water heating
Heating system design and operation
Heat distribution and temperature control
Energy efficiency in domestic heating
System components and performance
Application of low-temperature heating technologies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Energy Engineering View 8 other Short Courses in Energy Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Qualifications which a learner must have completed before taking the qualification:
- N/SVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
- N/SVQ Level 2 in Domestic Heating or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
- N/SVQ Level 2 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic or 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*; or
- heating installers with minimum 3 years of experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Cardiff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.