Cert-ain Vented and Unvented Hot Water Systems Course

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Course Overview

The Cert-ain Vented and Unvented Hot Water Systems Course is a one-day training course designed to qualify plumbing and heating engineers to install and service domestic hot water cylinders. The course covers the safe operation of high-pressure unvented systems in line with UK Building Regulations (Approved Document G3). Successful completion awards a Cert-ain G3 qualification, valid for 5 years.

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Course Content

The course covers:

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  How vented and unvented hot water systems operate.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  The three-tier safety controls required to prevent over-pressurisation.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Safe installation and servicing of domestic hot water cylinders.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Correct routing and installation of discharge pipework.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Relevant safety requirements and UK Building Regulations (Approved Document G3).

  
  

  
  
  
  

The course includes written and practical assessments. Successful candidates will receive a Cert-ain G3 qualification, allowing them to self-certify relevant installations.

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Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for qualified plumbing and heating engineers who want to install, service and maintain domestic vented and unvented hot water systems.

It is particularly relevant to engineers looking to expand their qualifications and work with modern heating technologies, including unvented hot water cylinders and heat pumps.