We are ready to deliver

The #LCHT apprenticeship standard is ready to go and so are we, ready to train the first apprentices from September 2024. We have been very busy creating the delivery material. All practical material #Skills and the theory material #Knowledge have been created with industry experts guidance and support. Special thanks to Andrew Louth, managing director of Groundtherm SK13 7NU.

The practical training will be carried out over three phases (years) see the images below that outline the process and when, where and how to apply. It is important to offer KSB’s throughout the 3 phases. For example beginning with Basic skills across BSE and leading into basic design across the three technologies (phase 1), (phase 2) Install the tree technologies and (phase 3) fault find, commission and handover of the three technologies. An example of the process can be seen in the tables below.

Topic	NLH (notional learning hours)	Notes
Health & Safety Systems	88	Phase 1 completion of CSCS or equivalent and holistic input throughout all phases
Common Installation Processes & Techniques	88	Phase 1 completion
Scientific Principles	70	Phase 1 completion
Planning & Supervision	54	Phase 1 completion
Low Carbon Heating & Hot Water Systems*	tbc*	Delivered through all 3 phases LO’s to be determined for which phase
Electrical Work & Controls	70	Phase 2 and 3 delivery
Handling Fluorinated Gases & Ozone Depleting Substances (Category II Personnel).	54 tbc content	Phase 3 delivery
Install, Commission. Service & Maintain Low Carbon Heating & Hot Water Systems	260	On site hours working on portfolio of work
Technology Specific Practical Training/Skills test	tbc	Through all phases via training packs

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Link to KSB’s

Examples from the practical training manual that Bolton College will be using to meet the KSB’s from the apprenticeship standard.

DNO scenario-Links below for distribution network operator and Google map reference for property.

https://mcscertified.com/notifying-dnos/ Look for ‘What is the process for notifying a DNO for a heat pump installation’. Download the flow chart and record the information below.

Scan QR code for property information-record the procedure below and all information that you gather from the property.

Scan QR code to check your knowledge so far in readiness to apply on some skills.

Scan QR code for some solar thermal knowledge checks