BPEC Air Source Heat pumps

 Course Reference

EEA/CyC/2

 Course Description

Air Source Heat Pumps MCS Recognised
Awarding Body: BPEC
Duration: 3 days
Aimed at This course is suitable for learners looking to develop the skills and knowledge required to install heat pumps.

Course description & subjects covered
The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certificate Scheme (MCS). This course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirement of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and industry working groups.

The text book manual will be included with your enrolment on the course and each book includes your registration code. It is recommended that you study the content of the manual prior to attending the course to ensure you are properly prepared and can take part in discussions during the course.

Assessment

This course is assessed through a combination of practical and theory examinations Entry requirements All candidates need Water Regulations / Water Byelaws, alongside one of the following:
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in heating & ventilating (domestic installation) or equivalent earlier certification
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in heating & ventilating (industrial & commercial installation) or equivalent earlier certification
N/SVQ Level 2/3 in gas installation & maintenance or equivalent earlier certification
Heating installers with minimum 3 years experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration

Cost Fully funded through PLA Funding*
*Eligibility criteria applies - please contact us for further information

The manual includes:
Heat pumps in context
How a heat pump works—principles & components
Insulation, heat losses & the effect of heating system design
Domestic hot water, buffer tanks & solar coils
Ground heat exchangers
Health & safety
Heat pump installation
Maintenance & fault finding

Air Source Heat Pumps Course
Name: Coleg y Cymoedd
Address: Ystrad Mynach Campus, Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7XR
In association with City Training Group

 Entry Requirements

see course details

 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council)

 Additional Info

Cost Fully funded through PLA Funding - Eligibility criteria applies

 Follow-on Progression

gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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