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Level 3 Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Course in Brent – College of North West London – Evening

Cost£2,583.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, one evening a week over 35 weeks. That makes it straightforward to keep working while you study. The course covers the principles and practice behind refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems, giving you the technical knowledge employers in the heating and cooling sector look for. Heat pump installation is one of the fastest-growing trades in the UK as the country moves toward low-carbon heating. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of prior qualifications to apply.

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles behind refrigeration cycles, air-conditioning systems, and heat pump technology.
  • You'll learn how to install, commission, and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
  • You'll study heat pump systems, including their role in low-carbon heating.
  • You'll develop skills in fault diagnosis and safe system servicing.
  • You'll learn about refrigerants, including safe handling and environmental regulations.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and environmental requirements relevant to working with these systems.
  • You'll gain knowledge of electrical and mechanical components used across refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at College of North West London, combining theory with practical work on refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge-based tests aligned to the City and Guilds Diploma. Your initial assessment will confirm the right starting point and help plan your learning across the 35-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London 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 maintain HVAC systems across a range of sites.
  • HVAC engineer: work across heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
  • Building services engineer: support mechanical systems in commercial and residential properties.
  • Refrigeration service engineer: diagnose faults and carry out repairs on refrigeration plant.

What you could study next

A free refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems course at Level 3 opens several routes forward. You could work toward F-Gas Category 1 certification, which is required to handle refrigerants professionally in the UK. NVQ Level 3 qualifications in HVAC or building services engineering can support progression to senior technician roles. Some engineers go on to study HNC or HND in Building Services Engineering for roles in design and project management.

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