Training Course Details
Solar Energy
Aims: To
up-skill candidates with the relevant knowledge and
understanding of solar water heating systems. This
module is a statement of the standards to be
achieved to gain a FETAC credit in Solar Domestic
Hot Water Systems at Level 6.
Objective: The
objective of this course is to provide a wealth of
knowledge on solar water heating systems and to
prepare candidates for the official FETAC
examination which follows the course which will
qualify the candidate upon successful completion to
register with Sustainable Energy Ireland as a
qualified installer. It provides the knowledge and
skills required for those intending to specify and
install solar hot water systems.
- Introduction to solar water heating
- Solar radiation
- What is a solar water heating system
- Solar collectors
- Installation of collectors
- Hot water storage cylinders
- Controllers and secondary components
- Preparing to install a solar water heating
system
- Installation process for solar systems
- Site and System Suitability
- Commissioning and Safe Working Practices
- To download the entire
Solar Course Specification please click here (word document
format)
Exam Structure
The examination will be based on a range of specific
learning outcomes covering all units
The examination will be 2 hours in duration
The format of the examination will be as follows:
Biomass
Aims: To up-skill candidates with the
relevant knowledge and understanding of
Biomass systems. This module is a statement
of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC
credit in Biomass Heating Systems at level 6.
Objective: The objective of this course is
to provide a wealth of knowledge on biomass
systems and to prepare candidates for the
official FETAC examination which follows the
course which will qualify the candidate upon
successful completion to register with
Sustainable Energy Ireland as a qualified
installer. The Specific Learning Outcomes
are grouped into 5 units:
- Global Energy and the Utilisation of Wood
Energy in Ireland and Europe
- Characteristics of Bio-fuel
- Stages of the Biomass Combustion Process
- Layout of Biomass Combustion Plants
- Economics of Biomass Heat Generation Systems
- Legislative Requirements
- To download the entire
Biomass Course Specification please click here (word document
format)
Back to back solar and biomass courses have
been designed to develop the skills and
knowledge of plumbing and heating
contractors and related trades and their
employees in all aspects of the relevant
technologies. Our Biomass course covers Wood Gasification Boilers.
Exam Structure
The examination will be based on a range of specific
learning outcomes covering all units
The examination will be 2 hours in duration
The format of the examination will be as follows:
Heat Pumps
Aims: This
module is a statement of the standards to be
achieved to gain a FETAC credit in Heat Pump Systems
at Level 6. It is designed to provide a basis in
heat pump technology and installation. It will
enhance the knowledge and skills required for all
those intending to install heat pumps for the
heating and cooling of buildings.
Objective: The
objective of this course is to provide a wealth of
knowledge on heat pumps and to prepare candidates
for the official FETAC examination which follows the
course which will qualify the candidate upon
successful completion to register with Sustainable
Energy Ireland as a qualified installer. The
Specific Learning Outcomes are grouped into 5 units:
- Ecological and Economic Issues of Heat Pump
Technology
- Principles of Heat Pump Technology
- Site Assessment, Design and Sizing of Heat
Pumps
- Heat Distribution, Integration and Controls
- Installation and Commissioning
- To download the entire
Heat Pump Course Specification please click here (word document
format)
Exam Structure
The examination will be based on a range of specific
learning outcomes covering all units
The examination will be 2 hours in duration
The format of the examination will be as follows:
- Theory based with two sections
- Section A
- 12 short answer questions
-
Candidates are required to answer 10 (50
marks)
- Section B
- 3 structured questions
-
Candidates are required to answer 2 (50 marks)
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