Low Temperature Heating System Design – Incorporating Digital Technologies
This City & Guilds Assured course in Low Temperature Heating System Design is aligned to Level 3 standards, making it ideal for experienced plumbing and heating professionals seeking to advance their skills in energy efficient system design and digital technologies. It meets rigorous quality benchmarks and supports progression into low carbon heating roles and further technical training.
Learn how to accurately calculate building heat loss, size radiators, pipework, heat generators and cylinders. You will also learn how to identify an index circuit and select a suitable circulator. Understand the importance of hydronic balancing and demonstrate how this is done. During the course you will design a complete heating system to comply with current Building Regulation requirements and produce a report for a client that is both accurate and easy to understand.
| Location | Colchester |
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| Duration | Two Days |
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | 18th and 19th November 2025 2nd and 3rd December 2025 |
| Price | Package Deal price: £150* which includes a two day course on Low Temperature Heating System Design and three day course on Air Source Heat Pumps *The £150 package price is available to SMEs with a turnover of 54million or less and 250 staff or less. Companies larger than this will be required to pay £450 per delegate for the package. Standard Price: £550 |
As the course focuses on digital heating design using smartphone apps and computer software, you will need a reasonable level of ICT skills. For example:
- Smartphone operation and app usage
- Web browser navigation
- Laptop/computer use.
A solid understanding of English and Maths is also essential to succeed in this course.
To complete this course you will need access to a smartphone. The college has guest Wi-Fi, but you may need a mobile data connection when working in more remote areas of the college campus.
This course is assured by City and Guilds.
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