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If you’re planning to study at Boston College this September, you may be eligible for financial support if your household income is under £45,000. The bursary can help cover a range of costs, including, travel, equipment, uniform, trips, food (including Further Education Free Meals) and industry placement expenses. Apply now: https://boston.paymystudent.com/portal/

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Course Summary

The Level 3 Award in Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water Systems is designed for those working in the Plumbing and Heating industry to acquire formal training in installation and maintenance of unvented hot water systems.

What else do I need to know?

During this course, you will study installation and service procedures and their associated regulations. You will develop the knowledge and skills to demonstrate your competency to work on these systems in compliance with part G3 of the Building Regulations for England and Wales.

To study this course, you will need to have successfully completed one of the below:

  • An existing Water Regulations/Unvented Hot Water qualification
  • A relevant Level 3 qualification
  • A relevant Industry Registration Scheme, e.g. Gas Safe Register (ACS, OFTEC 105E, or equivalent)
  • A minimum of 2 years industry experience of installation of domestic heating and hot water systems, or design and advice services of domestic heating and hot water systems

The Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water Systems Award Level 3 will take you 2 days to complete, taking place on Thursday 1st April and Friday 2nd April 2026. You will attend college from 9:00am-5:00pm at our Rochford Campus in Boston.

This course will cost £248.00.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

You will be assessed via a multiple choice examination and a fault-finding exercise.

Successful completion of this course will provide sufficient knowledge of Water Regulations to ensure that all installation work is carried out in accordance with the current regulations in the UK. You will be awarded a 5-year Accreditation Certificate of Competence.

How to Enquire

To register your interest in this course, just click ‘Enquire about this course’ below.

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Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, there’s still time to find your course and get started this September.

Join us at our Enrolment Event on Wednesday 2nd September, 10:00am–2:00pm at our Rochford Campus on Skirbeck Road.

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