Topics covered include: Health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with air source heat pump systems Regulations and standards relating to the installation, testing, and commissioning of air source heat pump systems Purpose and operational characteristics of air source heat pump system components Different types of air source heat pump systems and the arrangements for hydraulic emitter circuits Principles of air source heat pump selection and system design Design factors and principles relating to air source heat pump systems Preparatory work required for air source heat pump installations Requirements to install, commission, and hand over air source heat pump systems

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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems

This nationally recognised qualification is aimed at heating engineers, who wish to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to install heat pump systems within the Building Services Engineering (BSE) renewable sector.

This course is ideal for those who are:

looking to update their occupational competence or professional development
looking to extend their range of work
looking to gain employment within the renewable sector

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Start Date and Duration

The course has various start dates throughout the year and will take four days to complete.

The course takes place at St Helens College, Green Energy Skills Centre, St Helens WA9 1AR.

Course Content

Topics covered include:

Health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with air source heat pump systems
Regulations and standards relating to the installation, testing, and commissioning of air source heat pump systems
Purpose and operational characteristics of air source heat pump system components
Different types of air source heat pump systems and the arrangements for hydraulic emitter circuits
Principles of air source heat pump selection and system design
Design factors and principles relating to air source heat pump systems
Preparatory work required for air source heat pump installations
Requirements to install, commission, and hand over air source heat pump systems

Assessment Methods

The course is assessed through a multiple-choice question paper and observed performances.

Entry Requirements

Learners should have achieved a minimum level 2 or 3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or have a number of demonstrable years of relevant experience.

You should have a UK Water Regulations / Water Byelaws (WRAS) certification, or equivalent.

Course Cost

The total cost of this course is £600.

Future Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have gained the skills, knowledge and competence to install, commission and maintain air source heat pump systems.

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Careers and Progression

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