Free Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College in the evenings, so you can fit this installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems qualification around your existing work. The course is designed for practicing installers with relevant industry experience or a background in plumbing, heating, or gas installation. You'll develop the skills to consult with clients, assess their heating needs, and select the right air source heat pump system. The course runs for one week, part-time.
Who this course is for
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. Its 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. Youll 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).
Entry requirements
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).
What you will learn
You'll learn how to consult with clients to determine their heating needs and demands.
You'll learn how to evaluate and select the most appropriate air source heat pump system for a given property.
You'll learn how to install air source heat pump systems on non-refrigerant circuits safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to carry out maintenance procedures on air source heat pump systems.
You'll learn how to assess site conditions and system requirements before installation.
You'll develop knowledge of current industry standards and best practice for heat pump installation.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, part-time evening course delivered over one week. Learning is structured around the knowledge and practical skills required for the Level 3 Award. You'll study in a classroom setting at London South Bank Technical College, with content developed in collaboration with industry specialists. Assessment methods for this Award will be confirmed by the centre at enrolment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Heat pump installer: install air source heat pump systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Heating engineer: service and maintain low-carbon heating systems.
Renewable energy technician: work across heat pump and low-carbon heating technologies.
Plumbing and heating contractor: take on heat pump projects alongside existing plumbing work.
Green retrofit installer: upgrade existing properties to low-carbon heating as part of retrofit programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (refrigerant circuits) - extends your competence to refrigerant-side work, which many employers require for full heat pump installation roles.
MCS certification - industry scheme that heat pump installers need to carry out government-funded installations under schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Level 4 qualifications in construction or building services engineering, for those moving into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
