Biomass Appliance Installer

Assessment Method

This training centre based course uses theory and practical activities.

2 days

• HETAS Statement of Results

HETAS Core and Chimneys & Flues Modules and evidence of at least one of the following:

Option 1:

Prerequisites – Formal Qualification Entry Route

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in:
  • Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification providing evidence of competence; or N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification providing evidence of competence; or
  • Heating & Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification providing evidence of competence; or
  • Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification providing evidence of competence; or
  • Gas installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification providing evidence of competence
• Including: Water regulations/Water Byelaws (WRAS or equivalent)

Option 2:

Prerequisites – Experience Worker Route

An alternative route to enrol on the biomass course without Option 1 prerequisites (above): completing an Experience Worker Route Portfolio may be suitable.

Requires candidates to present portfolio of work for approval by the Training Centre prior to the course. HETAS are not able to provide a Statement of Results if the portfolio has not been completed and approved.

In all cases the following could be used as evidence:

• Work experience within the plumbing and heating industry
• Existing Competent Person Scheme member
• OFTEC technician – 101, 102 or 105e
• A valid current gas safe registration with minimum categories of work – CCN1 and CEN1
• City & Guilds 6128, 6129 AND 6132 technical certificates

Please Note: Standalone Vocationally Relation Qualifications (VRQs) may be used to help support completion of the portfolio.

Successful candidates can join the HETAS CPS, HABMS and MCS schemes, or add additional competencies to their scope of registration.