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Free Level 3 Heat Pump Installation and Maintenance Course in Weymouth

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards
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About this course

Free Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College on a part-time daytime basis, taking around 4 months to complete. You'll cover the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems, focusing on non-refrigerant circuits. This installation and maintenance of heat pump systems qualification is part of the growing green skills sector, where demand for trained heat pump installers is rising. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Professional qualification, contact Weymouth College for more information

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how heat pump systems work and the principles behind them.
  • You'll understand how to install heat pump systems correctly and safely.
  • You'll learn how to maintain heat pump systems and carry out routine checks.
  • You'll cover non-refrigerant circuit components and how they function.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements relevant to heat pump installation work.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to work on residential or commercial heat pump systems.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Weymouth College. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with practical and technical content. Assessment methods for this Award are confirmed by the centre; contact Weymouth College directly for full details of how you'll be assessed on this course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Heat Pump Installer: install and commission heat pump systems in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Heating Engineer: service and maintain a range of heating systems including heat pumps.
  • Renewable Energy Technician: work across low-carbon heating and energy technologies.
  • Building Services Engineer: oversee mechanical systems including heat pump installations.
  • Domestic Heating Engineer: focus on residential heating upgrades and retrofits.

What you could study next

After completing this Award, you could progress to further qualifications covering refrigerant circuits and F-Gas handling, which are required for a full heat pump installation licence. A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating or a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) qualification may also strengthen your position with employers and help you work on government-backed heat pump schemes.

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