Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems
Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems
Overview
About the course
This recently redesigned regulated qualification has been brought up to date with industry / MCS requirements and is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps Systems (non-refrigerant circuits)
Who is this programme for?
This regulated qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits).
What will I study?
By the end of the course candidates will:
- Know the health and safety risks and safe systems of work associated with heat pump systems.
- Know the requirements of regulations and standards relating to the installation, testing and commissioning of heat pump systems.
- Know the purpose and operational characteristics of heat pump system components.
- Know the different types of heat pump systems and the arrangements for hydraulic emitter circuits.
- Know the principles of heat pump selection and system design.
- Know the fundamental design principles for ground source ‘closed loop’ heat pump collector circuit design, component sizing and installation.
- Know the layouts of ‘open loop’ water filled heat pump collector circuits.
- Know the requirements to install, commission and hand over air source heat pump systems.
- Know the preparatory work required for heat pump installations.
- Know the requirements to install and test heat pump systems (non-refrigerant circuits).
- Understand the requirements to commission heat pump system installations (non-refrigerant circuits).
- Understand the requirements to handover heat pump system installations.
- Be able to plan and prepare for the installation of heat pump systems.
- Be able to install heat pump systems.
- Be able to test and commission heat pump systems.
- Be able to test and commission an air source heat pump installation (non-refrigerant circuits).
- Be able to handover a ground source heat pump installation.
- Know the requirements for the non-refrigerant circuit routine service and maintenance of heat pump system installations.
- Know how to diagnose and rectify defects and malfunctions in heat pump systems.
- Know how to rectify non-refrigerant circuit faults in heat pump system installations.
- Be able to undertake inspection, service and maintenance of heat pump systems.
- Be able to undertake the non-refrigerant circuit routine service and maintenance of a ground source heat pump system installation.
- Be able to undertake non-refrigerant circuit fault diagnosis work on an air or ground source heat pump system installation.
Fees
| FEE | COST |
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| Tuition | £0 |
Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.
Your course
What modules are covered?
- Install, commission and handover heat pumps non-refrigerant circuits
- Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain heat pump system installations non refrigerant circuits
- Inspect, service and maintain heat pump installations non-refrigerant circuits
- Know the requirements to install, commission and handover heat pump systems non refrigerant circuits
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is via work performance activities, a short response written assessment, and a multiple-choice exam.
What training will be provided?
The training will consist of both theory and practical lessons.
Your future
What Next?
We offer a range of courses that will increase your expertise in the renewables sector.
Entry Requirements
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence
Entry requirements:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in plumbing
- Water regulations
- Energy efficiency Part L
In addition, if not included in the above, current certification in relation to:
- WRAS Water Regulations/Water Byelaws or equivalent
- Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating or equivalent
You will be required to show evidence of your qualifcations at enrolment.
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Course Enquiry
Please contact us through the form below. After submitting a form we will contact you as soon as possible. We will delete your information one month after the beginning of the next academic year.
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