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Course Overview

This programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to install, commission, maintain and service air source heat pump systems, unvented hot water systems, and water regulation-compliant installations. The course combines theoretical learning with practical workshops and industry-recognised assessments to support competence in low-carbon heating technologies and domestic water systems. 

  • Principles of Air Source Heat Pumps
  • System Characteristics
  • System Design Fundamentals
  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Service and Maintenance
  • Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
  • Heat Pump Design, Installation and Commissioning and Handover

Qualified Plumbers, aged 19 or over that  live or work in the Dorset area and wish to improve their opportunity to gain work and increased revenue for contracts with domestic installation of heat pumps in the local green skills market.

  • BPEC assessments for Water Regulations and Heat Pump qualifications
  • Open-book multiple-choice examinations
  • Practical installation and commissioning assessments
  • Skills scans at programme commencement and completion
  • Tutor-marked workbooks and assignments
  • Observation of practical competence
  • Professional discussions and knowledge checks 

Working as a plumber or employed in the plumbing and hot water systems part of an organisation.

Discussed on a one-to-one basis with tutor subject to learning and development needs.

Opportunities to grow revenue through extra domestic heat pump installation work for heat pumps or progress within the industry in a higher level role.

Employers with less than 250 employees £350 (10% of full cost).

Employers with more than 250 employees £1,050 (30% of full cost).

Parking off campus. 

No parking on campus during term time, local paid parking available near to the college. Please provide your own lunch and refreshments when attending.

Awarding Body:
BPEC

Qualification:
Level 3 Award

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Construction Skills

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