Meeting to see our facilities and discuss apprenticeship training courses.

Apprenticeship Meeting 

Laura Culblaith

Very informative tour of the training facilities. Provided some great advice on navigating apprenticeships.

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Joel Hallett

Kim Porter

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This 2 day course is aimed primarily at practicing plumbers and heating engineers who already have an understanding of the fundamental requirements of central heating systems and who wish to design and install energy efficient low temperature hot water heating systems that may use heat pumps as the heat source.

This is also a pre-requisite for the 3 day Heat Pump Course.

South West Construction Academy Ltd - Low Temperature Hot Water Course

This 2 day course is aimed primarily at practicing plumbers and heating engineers who already have an understanding of the fundamental requirements of centra...

Low Temperature Hot Water Course

Heat Pump Technology and Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Course.

Trainees should have

- a minimum N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification; orN/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification; or N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification; or Heating installers with minimum 3 years of experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certificate or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration

**AND if not included in the above qualification**

- Low Temperature Heating Water Regulations/Water Byelaws Stand-alone technical certificates/Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable

The training manual allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace, to reduce the time spent on the training course to a minimum. It is important that you study the content of the manual prior to attending the course to ensure that you are properly prepared and can take part in discussions during the course.

Recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

The manual includes: Heat pumps in context. How a Heat pump works – principles and components Insulation, heat losses and the effect of heating system design Domestic hot water, buer tanks and solar coils Ground heat exchangers Health and Safety Heat pump installation Maintenance and fault finding.

South West Construction Academy Ltd - Domestic Air Source Heat Pump - 3 day course

Heat Pump Technology and Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Course.

Trainees should have

- a minimum N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certifica...

Domestic Air Source Heat Pump - 3 day course

A chance for you to come along to our training centre in Bristol and find out more about the apprenticeship courses we run in plumbing, gas, heat pumps and electrics.

Book your time slot now and come to see our facilities, meet the tutors and ask any questions you have about apprenticeships.

A chance for you to come along to our training centre in Bristol and find out more about the apprenticeship courses we run in plumbing, gas, heat pumps and e...

Open Day

This course will give you current knowledge of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and ensure you have the understanding to fully comply with the industry required qualification for the 18th Edition Regulations.

South West Construction Academy Ltd - 18th Edition (Electrical Installations to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022)

This course will give you current knowledge of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and ensure you have the understanding to fully comply with the industry required qualific...

18th Edition (Electrical Installations to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022)

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) which offers an opportunity for those who wish to further their career in the electrotechnical sector. 

Suitable for all learners, this is a combined award and covers both initial verification and periodic inspection and testing of single and three phase low voltage electrical installations.

****PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS DELIVERED OVER 7 DAYS: ****

Week 1 is 3 days,  week 2 is 2 days and 
Week 3 is 2 days

**What does it include?**


- Initial verification
- Inspection of installations
- Safe isolation and testing
- Certification
- inspection and testing requirement
- Completion of periodic inspection
- Test results interpretation
- Completion of EICRs

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting

Sam Harris

Great course Paul was excellent relaying information needed for course highly recommend

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) which offers an opp...

Training in our centre to prepare you for your end point assessment which is the final assessment for your apprenticeship.

South West Construction Academy Ltd - EPA training

Training to prepare you for your end point assessment. 

Please report to reception when you arrive. 

Apprenticeship Meeting

Age Requirement