{"product_id":"low-temperature-hot-water","title":"Low Temperature Hot Water Heating","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eLow Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eHeating systems are changing. With lower flow temperatures, updated regulations and the growth of renewable technologies such as heat pumps, installers need to adapt their skills. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eLow Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e has been developed to give plumbing and heating engineers the knowledge and confidence to design efficient systems that meet current standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eThis qualification is aimed at practising \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eplumbers and heating engineers\u003c\/strong\u003e who already have a good understanding of central heating systems and want to extend their skills into low temperature design. It is particularly relevant for those working with, or planning to work with, low carbon technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eOn completion, you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eUnderstand the regulations, standards and guidance relating to low temperature hot water heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eCarry out accurate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eheat loss calculations\u003c\/strong\u003e for dwellings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eCalculate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003edomestic hot water demand\u003c\/strong\u003e and design systems to meet it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eSize and select appropriate heat emitters for low temperature systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eCorrectly design and size full low temperature hot water heating systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eAppreciate how layouts, controls and commissioning affect system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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