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Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Systems Course in Paignton

Cost£714.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards
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About this course

Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems Course in Paignton. Classes run at South West Energy Centre. This installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems qualification is aimed at heating engineers and installers who want to develop specialist skills in low-carbon ASHP technology. You'll cover installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of systems where the refrigerant circuit remains sealed. The course runs for one week, with daytime classes.

Who this course is for

The LCL Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for heating engineers and installers looking to develop specialist skills in low-carbon air source heat pump (ASHP) technology. This course provides the essential knowledge and practical competence required to install, commission, service, and maintain air source heat pump systems where the refrigerant circuit remains sealed, meaning no F-Gas qualification is required.Developed in collaboration with industry bodies including the Heat Pump Association and aligned with Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) standards, this qualification ensures you gain up-to-date, industry-relevant training that meets current regulatory and best-practice expectations.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how air source heat pump systems work and the principles behind low-carbon heating technology.
  • You'll develop the skills to install air source heat pump systems on non-refrigerant circuits.
  • You'll learn how to commission systems safely and correctly after installation.
  • You'll practise servicing and maintaining ASHP systems to keep them running efficiently.
  • You'll understand the relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements for ASHP work.
  • You'll gain the practical competence to work on sealed refrigerant circuit systems without breaking into the refrigerant side.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with a practical element, covering both underpinning knowledge and hands-on skills. You'll be assessed through a combination of theory and practical tasks that test your ability to install, commission, service, and maintain air source heat pump systems. Assessment is designed to confirm you meet the competence requirements for the Level 3 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South West Energy Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Heat Pump Installer: install and commission domestic and commercial ASHP systems.
  • Heating Engineer: service and maintain low-carbon heating systems.
  • Renewable Energy Technician: work across a range of low-carbon heating technologies.
  • Plumbing and Heating Engineer: add ASHP skills to an existing plumbing career.
  • Building Services Engineer: specify and maintain energy-efficient heating solutions.

What you could study next

Once you hold this level 3 installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems certificate, you could progress to qualifications covering refrigerant handling, such as an F-Gas Category 1 Certificate, which allows you to work on the refrigerant circuit itself. A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating can also strengthen your broader credentials as a heating engineer working with low-carbon systems.

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