Course Information
The Installation, Design and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water course is designed for plumbing and heating engineers who want to gain the knowledge and practical skills required to install, design, commission and maintain solar thermal hot water systems.
Delivered from Teach A Trade’s training centre in Telford, this course provides a detailed understanding of renewable hot water technology, focusing on solar thermal systems used in domestic properties to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional heating sources.
As renewable technologies continue to grow across the UK, solar thermal systems remain an important part of low-carbon heating solutions. This course equips engineers with both theoretical knowledge and practical installation experience to work confidently with these systems.
Training includes system design principles, installation techniques, component understanding, system commissioning and ongoing maintenance procedures.
The course combines classroom-based learning with practical workshop exercises to ensure learners understand both the technical and hands-on aspects of solar thermal hot water systems.
3.5 days
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Domestic heating engineers.
- Qualified plumbers.
- Gas engineers expanding into renewables.
- Heating installers working on domestic systems.
- Renewable energy installers.
- Maintenance engineers.
- Bathroom and plumbing installers.
- Engineers looking to upskill into solar thermal technology.
Candidates regularly attend from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across Shropshire and the West Midlands
What You Will Learn
The course covers the full lifecycle of solar thermal hot water systems, including:
- Principles of solar thermal energy.
- System design fundamentals.
- Site assessment and planning.
- Solar collector types and operation.
- Hot water storage cylinder integration.
- System components and controls.
- Pipework design and installation.
- Pumping stations and circulation systems.
- Heat transfer fluids and safety considerations.
- System commissioning procedures.
- Testing and performance checks.
- Fault diagnosis and maintenance techniques.
- System efficiency optimisation.
- Safety requirements and best practices.
Practical Workshop Training
Practical sessions include:
- Solar thermal system layout exercises.
- Component identification and assembly.
- Pipework installation practice.
- System commissioning simulations.
- Maintenance and fault-finding scenarios.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for existing plumbing and heating professionals working within the building services or renewable energy sectors.
This course is suitable for:
- Qualified plumbers.
- Domestic heating engineers.
- Gas engineers with heating system experience.
- Renewable energy installers.
- Experienced plumbing and heating improvers.
- Engineers working on domestic hot water systems.
Candidates should already have a basic understanding of plumbing and heating systems.
This is not a beginner course and is intended for learners with practical industry experience.
Pre Requisites
There are no formal academic pre-requisites for this course.
However, candidates will benefit from:
- Basic plumbing and heating knowledge.
- Understanding of hot water systems.
- Practical installation experience.
- Familiarity with domestic heating systems.
This course is designed for working engineers or experienced trainees looking to progress into renewable hot water technologies.
Course Fees & What’s Included
The Installation, Design and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water course is £295 +VAT.
This course provides practical and theoretical training in renewable hot water systems used in domestic properties.
What’s Included
- 2 days of training.
- Solar thermal system design training.
- Installation and commissioning guidance.
- Practical workshop exercises.
- System maintenance training.
- Fault diagnosis techniques.
- Tutor-led instruction.
- Health and safety guidance.
- Course assessment.
- Certification.
Solar thermal hot water installation and design training
Assessment Process
Assessment is completed through practical exercises and tutor-led evaluation, including:
- System design exercises.
- Practical installation tasks.
- Commissioning simulations.
- Maintenance and fault-finding scenarios.
- Written or verbal knowledge checks.
- Tutor observation and feedback.
Practical Assessment
Candidates are assessed on their ability to understand, design and work safely with solar thermal hot water systems in a practical training environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Solar Thermal Hot Water course?
This course teaches the installation, design, commissioning and maintenance of solar thermal hot water systems used in domestic properties.
Q2: Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for plumbers, heating engineers, gas engineers and renewable energy installers looking to expand into solar thermal systems.
Q3: Do I need experience?
Yes. Candidates should already have basic plumbing or heating experience before attending.
Q4: What will I learn on this course?
You will learn:
- Solar thermal system design.
- Installation techniques.
- Commissioning procedures.
- Maintenance and servicing.
- Fault diagnosis.
- System efficiency principles.
Q5: Is this course practical?
Yes. The course includes hands-on workshop training alongside classroom-based theory.
Q6: How long is the course?
The course is delivered over 3.5 days.
Q7: How much does the course cost?
The course is £600 +VAT.
Q8: Will this help me get into renewables?
Yes. Solar thermal systems are part of the wider renewable heating sector and are a strong progression route for heating engineers.
Q9: Do I need tools?
All tools and training equipment are provided during the course.
Q10: Where is the course delivered?
The course is delivered from Teach A Trade’s training centre in Telford, Shropshire.
We support learners from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across the West Midlands
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