BPEC Level 3 Award in Installation & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps

 Course Reference

EEA-SHREW-03

 Course Description

BPEC Level 3 Award in Installation & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps

For Shropshire residents, this course is currently fully funded. Find out if you are eligible to claim this funding BEFORE YOU APPLY.

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).

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

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

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.

BPEC Level 3 Award in Installation & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps
Shrewsbury College
EEA Code: EEA/SHREW/03
College code: 
Address: Viessmann Ltd, Hortonwood 30, Hortonwood Roundabout, Hadley, Telford TF1 7YP

 Entry Requirements

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 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

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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