Heating Controls & Safe Isolation

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course provides a solid foundation in basic electrical theory, with a strong emphasis on safe electrical isolation procedures and accurate testing using the correct equipment.

You’ll also explore key domestic central heating system design principles—including ‘S’ Plan, S Plan Plus, ‘Y’ Plan, and ‘W’ Plan configurations—and gain hands-on experience in the installation and operation of a wide range of central heating controls.

Participants will learn how to measure and interpret resistance readings, and how to wire a complete central heating system, incorporating components such as motorised valves, room thermostats, time and temperature controls, and pump overrun features (where required).

The course concludes with essential training in system commissioning and fault diagnosis, equipping you with the practical skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively in real-world scenarios.

At the end of this course, learners will receive the following certifications:

1. Cert-ain - Safe Electrical Isolation
2. CTG - Heating Controls Awareness

Full Course Breakdown

Part 1: Safe Electrical Isolation and Re-establishing Electrical Supplies

This section is designed specifically for plumbers, gas engineers, and heating installers who need to perform safe electrical isolation and reconnection procedures as part of their daily work.

Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this section, you will understand:

1. The characteristics and layout of basic electrical circuits.

2. When and how to apply safe electrical isolation procedures appropriately in a work environment.

Performance Outcomes
You will be able to:

1. Select the correct test equipment for electrical safety testing.

2. Inspect electrical testing equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.

3. Safely isolate individual circuits in accordance with best practices and regulations.

4. Accurately measure and interpret voltage and resistance readings to confirm that it is safe to establish or re-establish the electrical supply.

Part 2: Central Heating Systems and Controls

This section focuses on the installation, wiring, and operation of domestic central heating systems and their associated controls.

Performance Outcomes
You will be able to:

1. Measure and interpret resistance readings to ensure safe reconnection of electrical supplies.

2. Measure and interpret voltage readings to confirm the safe electrical operation of components.

3. Wire a complete central heating system, including:

   • Motorised valves

   • Room thermostats

   • Time and temperature controls

   • Pump overrun functionality (where applicable)

Knowledge Outcomes
You will gain an understanding of:

1.  The key components of domestic heating systems.
   
   
2. System layouts, including ‘S’ Plan, S Plan Plus, ‘Y’ Plan, and ‘W’ Plan configurations, with both 2-port and 3-port valve arrangements.
   
   
3. Pump overrun requirements and associated safety precautions.
   
   
4. Energy efficiency standards applicable to modern boiler installations.
   
   
5. Boiler Plus requirements and compliance considerations.
   
   
6. Fault-finding and diagnosis using manufacturer-supplied flowcharts and documentation.

This course is available for any candidates working within the construction industry but is especially useful for Heating and Plumbing engineers.