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Heat Pumps

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Part time

Start date Sep 2024

Cost £600
(see funding options)

Course overview
Entry requirements
Study options

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Course overview

This course is designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required 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 5.5

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date	Cost
Granton Campus	Part time	16/09/24	£600

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