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Air Source Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits)
This is a nationally recognised qualification course is aimed at experienced heating engineers who wish to fit, air source, heat pumps.
Is this course right for me?
This three day qualification is for learners to be able to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to install heat pumps systems within the Building Services Engineering (BSE) renewable sector. The target groups for the qualification are those learners who are:
- Updating occupational competence, continuous professional development and/or obtaining a licence to practice
- Preparing for further learning or training and/or developing knowledge and/or skills in a subject area and are existing workers in the occupation seeking to extend their range of work
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our Energy centre on 01437 753 436, via email energycentre@pembrokeshire.ac.uk or via the callback request form below.Learners should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, plus Water Regulations/Byelaws.
Content covered include:
- Heat pumps in context
- How a Heat pump works – principles and components
- Insulation, heat losses and the effect of heating system design
- Domestic hot water, buffer tanks and solar coils
- Health and Safety
- Heat pump installation
- Maintenance and fault finding
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Practical examination
- Written examination
The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
- Copies of prior learning and/or qualifications
- No additional costs
