Course Overview
This course comes with two options:
H003 (Full Scope): This is full dry stove installer course suitable for candidates who may intend to progress towards the H005DE Biomass Training & Assessment.
Candidates successfully completing the H003 with the correct prerequisites may progress to:
- H004 – Wet Installer training & assessment
- H005DE – Biomass training & assessment
- H006 – System Chimney training & assessment
- H008 – Dry Pellet Stove training & assessment
H003DS (Defined Scope): Suitable for candidates who do not intend to progress to the H005DE Biomass Training & Assessment.
Candidates successfully completing the H003DS with correct prerequisites may progress to:
- H004 – Wet Installer training & assessment
- H006 – System Chimney training & assessment
- H008 – Dry Pellet Stove training & assessment
Course Content
- Solid fuel and the factors affecting fuel selection
- Fuel preparation, seasoning & storage requirements
- Appliance types and operating principles
- Safe combustion of solid fuels
- Industry rules, regulations & standards
- Identifying & responding to unsafe situations
- Chimneys, flues & terminals
- Air supply & ventilation
- Installation of hearths & fireplaces
- Commissioning & handover of dry appliances
- Identification of faults & the correct use of terminals
- Service & Maintenance of dry solid fuel appliances
Course Details
Assessment Method
Theory & Practical.
Course Duration
Approximately 3-4 days.
Course Outcome
HETAS Statement of Results.
Prerequisites
At least one of the following:
- Demonstrable, relevant work experience.
- OFTEC technician – 101, 102 or 105e.
- Registered Gas Safe operative – CCN1 and HTR1
- Registered member of GOMCS, APICS or NACS
Next Steps
Joining the HETAS Competent Person, Approved Servicing or Sweep Schemes.
Successful H003 or H003DS candidates can also progress on to other HETAS courses.