Construction
Heat Pumps
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Part time
Start date Multiple available
Cost
£600
(see funding options)
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Course overview
This course is designed to give installers the skills and knowledge to correctly install heat pumps. This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and industry working groups.
What you will learn
This course is split into Heat Pump Technology, Ground Source and Air Source.
Recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The manual covers:
- 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
- Ground heat exchangers
- Health and Safety
- Heat pump installation
- Maintenance and fault-finding
How the course is assessed
- Assessment Information Candidates will be expected to complete a combination of practical and theory examinations
Number of days per week
- 4 days
Entry requirements
- Trainees should have a minimum SVQ Level 3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience, plus Water Byelaws.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Cost |
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| Granton Campus | Part time | 16/09/24 |
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| Granton Campus | Part time | 11/11/24 |
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| Granton Campus | Part time | 25/11/24 |
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