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Free Heat Pump Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration2 days
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Heat Pumps Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, daytime over 2 days. This course covers the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing, and fault finding of air source and ground source heat pump systems. It meets MCS scheme requirements and is built around the latest industry standards. To join, you'll need an NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or heating and ventilation (or equivalent), a certificate of competence for unvented hot water systems, and a WRAS-approved Water Regulations qualification. Earn your heat pumps certificate and take a step toward MCS and Competent Person registration.

Who this course is for

The training and assessment have been designed to provide the necessary skills for the design installation testing commissioning handover servicing and fault finding of ground and air source heat pump systems in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements.Low carbon heat pumps are critical technologies for decarbonising heat. To meet the UK's legally binding climate targets thousands more heating engineers will need to learn to install and maintain these technologies.

Entry requirements

The course is ideal for experienced plumbing and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of heat pumps with a view to applying for Competent Person/MCS/Green Deal registration.Candidates applying for this course should also hold the following qualifications: NVQ Level 2 plumbing or H&V (domestic) or equivalent A certificate of competence for the installation of unvented hot water systems WRAS approved Water Regulations qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to design air source and ground source heat pump systems.
  • You'll learn how to install heat pumps to current industry standards.
  • You'll learn how to test and commission heat pump systems correctly.
  • You'll learn how to carry out handover procedures with end users.
  • You'll learn how to service heat pump systems and keep them running efficiently.
  • You'll learn how to diagnose and fix faults in heat pump systems.
  • You'll understand MCS scheme requirements and how to meet them.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over 2 days at Crawley College. You'll cover both theory and practical elements, working through design, installation, and fault-finding scenarios. Assessment is aligned to the latest industry standards and MCS scheme requirements. Contact Crawley College directly for full details of the assessment format.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Heat Pump Installer. Install air and ground source systems in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Heating Engineer. Service and maintain low-carbon heating systems.
  • Renewable Energy Engineer. Work across heat pump and other low-carbon technologies.
  • MCS-Registered Contractor. Carry out government-backed heat pump installations.
  • Domestic Heating Technician. Specialise in energy-efficient domestic heating.

What you could study next

After completing this heat pumps qualification, you could work toward full MCS scheme registration, which allows you to install heat pumps under government-backed schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. You might also consider a Microgeneration Installation Standard (MIS) assessment or further training in solar thermal or other renewable technologies to broaden your range of services.

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