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Level 3 Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Course in Slough

Cost£595.00
Duration15 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards
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About this course

Level 3 Installation and Maintenance of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day. This is a 2-day course, totalling 15 hours, designed for experienced heating installers who want to add ground source heat pump work to their skills. You'll need a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ or SVQ in plumbing, heating and ventilation, gas, or oil installation and maintenance, or a valid Core Gas Safety certificate. The course covers domestic and small commercial ground source heat pump installations on non-refrigerant circuits.

Who this course is for

Based on the LCL Awards, Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits), this 2-day course has been designed for experienced heating installers who work with gas, LPG, solid fuel, oil or biomass and wish to fit ground source heat pumps in domestic and small commercial properties.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ or SVQ in plumbing / heating & ventilation / gas / oil Installation and Maintenance qualification, or a valid Core Gas Safety (CCN1 and CENWAT) certificate – must be involved in the installation of heating systems

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how ground source heat pump systems work, including system components and operating principles.
  • You'll learn how to install ground source heat pump systems in domestic and small commercial properties.
  • You'll learn how to carry out maintenance on ground source heat pump systems (non-refrigerant circuits).
  • You'll understand relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements for heat pump installation.
  • You'll learn how to commission and hand over a ground source heat pump system correctly.
  • You'll understand how to diagnose and resolve common faults in ground source heat pump systems.

How you will learn

The course is delivered over two days in a classroom setting at Slough and Langley College. Learning combines theory and practical instruction. Assessment is based on the LCL Awards Level 3 Award framework and will confirm your competence in installing and maintaining ground source heat pump systems on non-refrigerant circuits.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Heat Pump Installer: fit ground source heat pump systems in homes and small commercial buildings.
  • Heating Engineer: expand your existing heating work to include renewable heat pump systems.
  • Renewable Energy Installer: work across a range of low-carbon heating technologies.
  • Plumbing and Heating Contractor: offer ground source heat pump installation as part of a broader service.
  • Domestic Energy Assessor: advise on heat pump suitability as part of energy efficiency work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems: a natural next step if you want to offer air source as well as ground source heat pump installation.
  • MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation: required if you want to install heat pumps for customers claiming government grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Your employer or business will need MCS certification, and this qualification supports that route.
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