Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems Level 2 Study Mode: Part Time   |    Course Level: Level 2

Where will this course lead?

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in the installation and maintenance of low temperature hot water heating systems, commonly used in domestic and commercial buildings.

Learners can progress to more advanced heating and plumbing qualifications or move directly into employment as a heating installer or maintenance engineer. The course also supports progression to apprenticeships or further study in building services engineering.

What will I study?

• Latest industry standards and regulatory frameworks for heating system design
• Requirements for conducting room-by-room heat loss calculations
• Correct sizing of heat emitters, pumps, and pipework for low temperature systems
• Sizing of domestic hot water systems
• Basic design principles for system configurations
• Practical skills in installation and maintenance of low temperature hot water heating systems

How will this course be delivered?

This course is delivered over 3 days, depending on learner experience and group size. It includes classroom-based instruction, design exercises, and practical workshops. Learners will apply heating system design principles in simulated and real-world contexts.

What qualifications will I get?

BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems Certificate

How will I be assessed?

Multiple choice test and written assessment based on design principles and calculations

How do I get a place on the course?

Entry onto the course is subject to a short interview with the course team, where your experience, interests, and career goals will be discussed to ensure the course is the right fit for you.

What are the entry requirements?

· Some knowledge of plumbing and heating systems is required

· Ideally suited to practicing plumbers or heating engineers

· NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation, or equivalent experience is recommended

· This course is also a recommended prerequisite for progressing to BPEC Heat Pump qualifications

What else do I need to know?

· The course will require substantial self-study to stay on top of the assignments and technical content.

· Time management is essential, especially when balancing practical tasks, written assessments, and independent learning.

· 100% attendance is expected to ensure no content is missed, as sessions often include hands-on activities and assessment preparation.

· Learners should be prepared to engage with technical manuals, industry standards, and design calculations outside of taught sessions.

· Access to a laptop or device for digital resources and assignment completion is recommended.

What can I do after this course?

• Design and install low temperature heating systems suitable for modern energy-efficient buildings.
• Progress to heat pump installer qualifications (air or ground source).
• Improve your technical competence in sizing and system configuration, supporting career development in heating engineering.
• Contribute to sustainable building projects and energy-efficient retrofits.

Local employer demand: Employers in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire are seeking engineers with up-to-date skills in low temperature and energy-efficient heating systems, especially as the region increases its focus on sustainable building and retrofit work