Course Overview
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.
… anyone aged 19+, living in Wales and in employment. The usual salary limit of £34,303 does not apply to this course.
… all who aim to build the knowledge and expertise to deliver net zero carbon homes.
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 PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.
Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, an individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.
This will include a general discussion on the following topics:
- formal education or qualifications in related fields
- prior experience within the industry or field
- career aspirations
- dedication of time required
