BPEC Level 3 Award in Installation & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps*
For Shropshire residents, this course is currently fully funded. To find out if you are eligible to claim this funding BEFORE YOU APPLY, call our Course Advice team on 01743 342333.
This training takes place at our satellite centre in collaboration with Viessmann, Telford.
For details on how to book on to the three-day course, please click the apply button.
Upcoming dates:
16/07/24 - 18/07/24
27/08/24 - 29/08/24
10/09/24 - 12/09/24
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Who is it for?
This course is aimed at experienced heating installers who wish to expand their knowledge and skills to include fitting heat pumps in domestic and small commercial properties. It will also enable you to meet the training entry requirements for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, Heating/Ventilation, Gas or Oil or Gas Safe Registration
- Alternatively, candidates may be eligible if they have a minimum of 3 years experience of installing wet central heating systems (candidates must provide suitable evidence of this)
- Candidates will also need Water Regulations if not covered within one of the above qualifications
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What does the course involve?
The Air Source Heat Pump Installation course will enable operatives to specify, survey, design, maintain and install domestic or small commercial heat pump systems, enlisting manufacturer's support where required. Systems up to 16kW for air source heat pumps are covered, plus the following areas:
- – Background to market
- – Heat pump regulations and guidance
- – Principles of air source heat pump operation
- – Heat pump types
- – Matching to the correct heating system
- – Pre-installation requirements
- – Installation materials and methods
- – Setting to work, commissioning
- – Heat pump servicing and fault finding
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How is the course assessed?
The Air Source Heat Pump Installation course comprises both classroom and practical training, finishing with a practical & theoretical assessment at the end of day 3.
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What do I do next?
Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.
You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.
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