Course Overview
This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).
Heat Pump Technology and Domestic Air Source Heat Pump (Level 3)
Heat Pump Technology and Domestic Ground Source Heat Pump (Level 3)
Designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly install heat pumps. This course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirement of the National Occupational Standards and industry working groups.
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.
… anyone aged 19+, living in Wales and in employment. The usual salary limit of £34,303 does not apply to this course.
This course is split into the three areas which can be undertaken as shown below:
Heat Pump Technology (2days) and Air Source (1day) Total = 3 days,
Heat Pump Technology (2days), Air Source (1day) and Ground Source (1day) Total = 4 days,
The training manual allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace, to reduce the time spent on the training course to a minimum. It is important that you study the content of the manual prior to attending the course to ensure that you are properly prepared and can take part in discussions during the course.
Recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Trainees should have a minimum
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification; or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification; or
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification; or
- Heating installers with minimum 3 years of experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration
AND if not included in the above qualification
- Water Regulations/Water Byelaws
Stand-alone technical certificates/Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable
As part of the BPEC application process candidates will need to provide a passport photograph and all original copies of certificates relevant to your application on the day of training.
The manual includes:
- 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
- Ground heat exchangers
- Health and Safety
- Heat pump installation
- Maintenance and fault finding
This course costs:
Heat Pump Technology (2days) and Air Source (1day) Total = 3 days – £750
Heat Pump Technology (2days), Air Source (1day) and Ground Source (1day) Total = 4 days – £1000
