Free Level 2 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll develop the technical skills to install, commission, and maintain refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, and heat pump systems. Heat pumps are central to the UK's shift to low-carbon heating, so this is a qualification with strong demand behind it. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Ages 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn how refrigeration cycles, air conditioning systems, and heat pump systems work.
You'll develop skills in installing and commissioning refrigeration and heat pump equipment.
You'll learn how to carry out fault diagnosis and maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
You'll understand the safe handling and recovery of refrigerants, including F-gas regulations.
You'll cover electrical principles as they apply to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to working on live systems.
You'll understand environmental responsibilities and the role of heat pumps in low-carbon heating.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Suffolk New College. Assessment combines written tests and practical assessments where you demonstrate your skills on real equipment. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to carry out installation, maintenance, and fault-finding tasks safely and correctly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Heat pump installer: install low-carbon heating systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Refrigeration engineer: service and maintain commercial refrigeration equipment.
Air conditioning technician: install and service air conditioning units.
HVAC engineer: work across heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Refrigeration service engineer: fault-find and repair refrigeration systems on site.
Building services engineer: support mechanical systems in commercial properties.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: the next step for engineers wanting to take on more complex systems and supervisory work.
F-Gas Category 1 Certification: required to handle refrigerants commercially. Many employers expect this alongside or shortly after your Level 2.
Level 3 Award in Heat Pump Systems: specialist training focused on heat pump installation, useful if you want to focus on the growing low-carbon heating sector.
