Training
BESCA, in partnership with BESA Academy provides a range of courses to aid learning and promote career development within the building engineering services industry.
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Keeping knowledge up to date helps individuals and businesses understand their responsibilities and apply good practice with confidence.
At BESCA, we believe training has an important role in supporting competence. The training below is designed to help you strengthen your understanding of technical, legislative and industry requirements, whether you are developing your own knowledge or supporting the people in your business.
By making ongoing learning part of your professional development, you can build a stronger foundation for informed decisions, responsible working practices and continued improvement.
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BESA ACADEMY BUILDING REGULATIONS TRAINING
BESA Academy has developed a range of Building Regulations training courses specifically for professionals working within the building engineering services sector.
The courses provide practical, industry-focused guidance to help learners understand how Building Regulations apply to real-world installations, alterations, replacements and upgrades.
Training is available across key areas including heating and hot water, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning, and wider building engineering services compliance.
All courses are delivered online and on demand, helping professionals develop their knowledge, support compliance requirements and maintain their CPD.
Building Regulations underpin the safety, performance and compliance of building engineering services installations. Yet many professionals only encounter regulations when a project presents a problem, creating uncertainty, delays and potential compliance risks.
This new online course provides a clear introduction to the Building Regulations framework and explains how it applies specifically to building engineering services work.
Developed by BESA Academy , it moves beyond generic regulatory learning to focus on the real-world responsibilities, challenges and compliance routes faced by contractors, installers, supervisors and certifiers.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who operate within the building engineering services sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Industry-Focused
Developed specifically for building engineering services professionals, not generic Building Regulations learners. - Supports CPS and CPD Requirements
Ideal for CPS applicants, certifiers, installers, supervisors and technical managers. - Practical, Not Theoretical
Learn how Building Regulations apply to real-world installation, alteration and replacement work.
Whether you're preparing for the BESCA Competent Person Scheme (CPS) accreditation, developing your professional knowledge or looking to strengthen your understanding of compliance, this course provides the essential foundations every building services professional should understand.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements, it is suitable for all ability levels.
COURSE DURATION
One hour
DELIVERY
On demand | Online
CERTIFICATION
BESA Academy CPD Certificate issued upon completion
COST
Non-Members: £60 + VAT | CPS and BESA Members: £50 + VAT
Book your place on Understanding Building Regulations in Building Engineering Services: Foundations for Compliance .
Building Regulations affect almost every aspect of modern building services work. Yet many professionals are still relying on generic compliance training that explains the regulations in theory, rather than showing how they apply in the real world of heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
This BESA Academy course is different. It is designed specifically for the built environment and provides a practical, industry-focused guide to the regulations, compliance responsibilities and Approved Documents that building services professionals encounter every day.
Whether you're applying for BESCA Competent Person Scheme (CPS) membership, working towards accreditation, supervising projects or simply looking to strengthen your compliance knowledge, this course helps you understand not just what the regulations say, but how to apply them confidently in practice.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who operate within the building engineering services sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
1. Building Engineering Services Specific
Unlike generic Building Regulations webinars or training, this course has been developed specifically for the building engineering services sector. Every module uses realistic building services examples and practical installation scenarios to show how compliance applies to the work you carry out every day.
2. Developed for Industry Professionals
Created for contractors, installers, supervisors, accredited certifiers and building services professionals who need a practical understanding of compliance requirements within the built environment.
3. Supports CPS and Professional Development
4. Practical and Relevant
Learn how Building Regulations apply to:
- Heating and hot water installations
- Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Ventilation systems
- Alterations, replacements and upgrades
- Existing buildings and new-build projects
- Self-certification and compliance responsibilities
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements, it is suitable for all ability levels.
COURSE DURATION
Approximately four hours
DELIVERY
On demand | Online
CERTIFICATION
BESA Academy CPD Certificate issued upon completion
COST
Non-Members: £114 + VAT | CPS and BESA Members: £95 + VAT
Book your place on Understanding Building Regulations in Building Engineering Services .
Refrigeration and air conditioning systems play a critical role in modern buildings, but ensuring compliance involves far more than selecting efficient equipment.
This new course developed by BESA Academy explains how Building Regulations apply to cooling, refrigeration and air conditioning work, helping learners understand the requirements around energy performance, ventilation, controls, commissioning and system modifications.
Designed specifically for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning professionals, the course focuses on the practical compliance issues encountered on real installations rather than generic regulatory theory.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who operate within the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Created specifically for refrigeration and air conditioning professionals
- Covers non-domestic and commercial compliance considerations
- Explains key requirements within Approved Documents L and F
- Uses practical installation scenarios and examples
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements, it is suitable for all ability levels.
COURSE DURATION
Two hours
DELIVERY
On demand | Online
CERTIFICATION
BESA Academy CPD Certificate issued upon completion
COST
Non-Members: £96 + VAT | CPS and BESA Members: £80 + VAT
Book your place on Understanding Building Regulations for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems .
Heating and hot water systems regularly engage multiple parts of Building Regulations at the same time. From boiler replacements and controls upgrades to unvented cylinders and emerging low-carbon heating technologies, compliance requirements continue to evolve.
This specialist course from BESA Academy combines core Building Regulations knowledge with detailed heating and hot water guidance, helping learners understand how regulations apply to the work they carry out every day.
It provides practical, scenario-based learning focused on existing installations, new systems, controls, commissioning and the changing regulatory landscape.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who operate within the heating and hot water systems sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Focused specifically on heating and hot water systems
- Explains how Parts J, L and G interact on real projects
- Covers both current requirements and future changes, including the Future Homes Standard
- Designed for installers, supervisors, certifiers and contractors working in heating and hot water
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements, it is suitable for all ability levels.
COURSE DURATION
Two hours
DELIVERY
On demand | Online
CERTIFICATION
BESA Academy CPD Certificate issued upon completion
COST
Non-Members: £96 + VAT | CPS and BESA Members: £80 + VAT
Book your place on Understanding Building Regulations for Heating and Hot Water Systems .
Ventilation plays a critical role in health, wellbeing, safety and building performance. Whether installing extract ventilation, MVHR systems or commercial ventilation solutions, understanding regulatory requirements is essential to delivering compliant work.
This specialist course from BESA Academy combines core Building Regulations knowledge with detailed ventilation-specific learning, helping professionals understand how regulations apply to domestic and commercial ventilation projects.
Through practical installation scenarios and real-world examples, you'll learn how ventilation interacts with wider compliance obligations relating to combustion safety, energy performance and fire protection.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who operate within the ventilation sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Dedicated ventilation-focused Building Regulations training
- Covers both domestic and non-domestic applications
- Explains the interaction between Parts F, J, L and B
- Uses practical examples based on common ventilation projects
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements, it is suitable for all ability levels.
COURSE DURATION
Two hours
DELIVERY
On demand | Online
CERTIFICATION
BESA Academy CPD Certificate issued upon completion
COST
Non-Members: £96 + VAT | CPS and BESA Members: £80 + VAT
Book your place on Understanding Building Regulations for Ventilation Systems .
bsria Building Regulations TRAINING
BSRIA offer a short online training session which explains the framework of the Building Regulations in England, and introduces the key guidance, in the form of Approved Documents, for Parts A to S.
Delegates will understand the basic principles and where to look for guidance.
Find out more by visiting the BSRIA website.
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER.
BESA Academy delivers industry-recognised building services training, online courses, practical training, professional qualifications and free CPD for engineers, employers, and building services professionals.
Whether you or your employees need f-gas training, health and safety training, fire safety training, heat pump training, ventilation hygiene training or a recognised qualification, BESA Academy can help you develop competence, meet compliance requirements and progress your career.
