Dates: From September 2026
Duration: 2 Day Course
Cost: £500
As the heating industry shifts towards low-carbon technologies and heat pump systems, the demand for energy-efficient low temperature heating system design is growing rapidly. Understanding how to design systems that operate effectively at lower flow temperatures is becoming an essential skill for modern plumbing and heating professionals.
This Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems course at the Bucks Green Energy Skills Hub is designed for experienced plumbers and heating engineers looking to develop their knowledge of low temperature system design and prepare for progression into renewable heating technologies such as heat pumps.
The qualification is also recognised as a recommended pre-requisite for learners progressing onto heat pump qualifications, including Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pump training programmes.
- Course Overview
Low temperature heating systems are a key part of the future of domestic heating and renewable energy technologies.
This two-day course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding required to design energy-efficient low temperature hot water heating systems, including systems that use heat pumps as the heat source.
The programme is ideal for professionals wishing to expand their technical knowledge and support the transition to renewable and low-carbon heating solutions.
- Learning Outcomes
Successful candidates will:
- Gain an understanding of low temperature hot water heating system design
- Learn the principles of energy-efficient heating systems
- Understand how heat pumps integrate with low temperature systems
- Develop knowledge of system sizing and design considerations
- Learn how low temperature systems improve energy efficiency and performance
- Gain knowledge aligned to current industry standards and best practice
- Prepare for progression onto heat pump qualifications
- Develop confidence in designing domestic low temperature heating systems
- Entry Requirements
Learners should have some knowledge of plumbing and the water industry.
This course is particularly suited to:
- Practising plumbers
- Heating engineers
- Professionals with experience of domestic central heating systems
- Assessment
You will be assessed through a multiple choice paper exam and written assessment.
- Certification
Successful learners will achieve the BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems qualification.
This is an evergreen qualification and does not expire.
- Progression
This qualification is recognised as a recommended pre-requisite for progression onto:
- Air Source Heat Pump Systems qualifications
- Ground Source Heat Pump Systems qualifications
- Heat Pump Systems qualification
- FAQs
Who is this course designed for?
This course is aimed at plumbers and heating engineers who want to develop their knowledge of low temperature heating system design and renewable heating technologies.
Does this qualification allow me to install heating systems?
This qualification recognises competence in the design of low temperature hot water heating systems. It does not certify the holder as a competent installer.
Can I resit the exam?
Yes, and resits are free.
Is this course MCS recongnsied?
Yes, successful candidates will be able to use the qualification to apply to join an MCS Installer Scheme.
