Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heating. This is one of the essential courses to help enable installers move towards MCS accreditation and access Government Grants for their customers.
Course details
Qualification name | Award in Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant Circuits) |
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Qualification level | 3 |
Awarding organisation | British Plumbing Employers Council |
Learning method | Classroom based |
Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
Course hours | Part-time |
Course start date | 22nd April 2025 |
Cost description | 19+ Fee: Tuition Fee: �795.00 Exam Fee: �0.00 Total Cost: �795.00 |
Attendance pattern | Evening |
� Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Plumbing Heating/Ventilation Gas or Oil or Gas Safe Registration or relevant industry experience � Candidates will also need Water Regulations if not covered within one of the above qualifications
This 4-day course is delivered in our state-of-the-art Net Zero Skills Hub Renewables Training Centre equipped with fully functional ASHP�s offering a realistic learning environment. You will learn to specify design and install Air Source Heat Pumps in domestic properties. This course includes an additional fourth day providing in-depth practical industry training from one of our partners.
The course covers the following units: � Heat Pumps in context � How a Heat Pump works � principles and components � Insulation Heat Losses and the effect of heating system design � Domestic hot water buffer tanks and solar coils � Health and Safety � Heat Pump Installation and Sizing � Maintenance and fault finding
Various styles of delivery ranging from interactive presentations and class discussion to hands on time with the heat pumps units and their associated components. The core 3-day course is assessed by both multiple choice open book exams and practical tasks. The fourth day is a technical CPD and practical workshop.
Check out our other Net Zero Skills Hub courses aimed at upskilling existing engineers to make the most of the opportunities offered by carbon free technologies.
Name | ABINGDON CAMPUS |
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Address |
Wootton Road
Abingdon OX14 1GG Find on Google maps |
enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk | |
Phone | 01235 555585 |
Website | https://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/ |
Other venues and dates
Venue | Start date | Options |
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ABINGDON CAMPUS | 23rd June 2025 | View course |
ABINGDON CAMPUS | 19th May 2025 | View course |