The Level 3 Award in Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant circuits) is a part-time, evening course that leads to a nationally-recognised City & Guilds qualification, and has been developed in collaboration with industry specialists and established construction professionals.
It's designed to provide practicing and experienced installers the skills and knowledge required to consult with clients - to determine needs and demands - and evaluate and select the most appropriate Air Source Heat Pump for an installation. You'll then learn how to install any of the common Air Source Heat Pumps in a safe and effective manner.
Taught by our industry-expert faculty at our state-of-the-art Nine Elms facility, this course is perfectly suited to those of you from a heating background (wet central heating systems) who wish to update your knowledge or upskill in the installation and maintenance of Air Source, Ground Source, and Combined Heat Pumps Systems (non-refrigerant circuits).
This qualification has been brought up to date in association with the Heat Pump Association, industry standards and best practices, and Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS).
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will develop knowledge and understanding in areas that can include
CORE UNIT
- Principles of the vapour compression system and system components
- Understanding the operational characteristics of each type of heat pump unit/system
- Fundamental principles of heat pump efficiency and design selection
- Fundamental principles of hydraulic system design that are common for heat pumps
- Fundamental principles of heat pump controls
- Planning and preparing for the installation of heat pumps
- Requirements to install and test heat pump systems
- Requirements to commission heat pump system installations
- Requirements for the handover of a heat pump installation
- Requirements for routine service and maintenance of a heat pump system installation
- Undertaking fault diagnosis work on a heat pump system installation
AIR SOURCE UNIT
- Preparatory work required for the installation of an air source heat pump
- Installation of an air source heat pump connected to hydraulic emitter circuits
- Installing heat pump units (non-refrigeration units)
- Testing and commissioning an air source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits)
- Routine service and maintenance of an air source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits)
GROUND SOURCE UNIT
- Ground source heat pump design, collector circuits, component sizing and installation
- Installation of a ground source heat pump connected to hydraulic emitter circuits
- Testing and commissioning a ground source heat pump system
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or 4 or above (including Maths and English) or Equivalent Level 2 or 3 vocational qualification (in plumbing, heating engineering, heating and ventilation, gas installation etc.) or Significant industry experience (5+ years recommended)
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How will you be assessed?
The course is assessed via both practical tests and theory examinations.
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Where can this course take you?
On successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant circuits) you will receive a nationally-recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems. The qualification is recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes.
You could also choose to further develop your knowledge and skills by advancing to a higher-level construction qualification with LSBU Group.
