Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems C&G 2924-34

The course covers heat pump principles, system design, heat loss calculations, sizing requirements, installation techniques, commissioning procedures, servicing and maintenance requirements, fault diagnosis, system optimisation, relevant regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice. Learners will develop the skills required to design and install efficient air source heat pump systems that deliver effective and sustainable heating solutions.

Successful learners can progress into the growing renewable heating sector, offering air source heat pump installation and maintenance services to domestic and commercial customers. The qualification also complements other low-carbon technologies such as Solar PV, Battery Storage, Domestic Ventilation, and Retrofit, allowing professionals to provide integrated energy-efficient solutions.

The training and assessment course is aimed at candidates who hold one of the following:

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification

AND, if not included within the above qualification:

• Water Regulations/Water Byelaws

Please note that stand-alone technical certificates and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) that are not competency-based are not accepted. A recommended prerequisite is the BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems (LTHWHS) qualification.

Flexible payment options are available, please get in touch with us for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Upon successful completion, learners will achieve the Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (C&G 2924-34). This nationally recognised qualification demonstrates competence in the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of air source heat pump systems and supports progression within the renewable heating sector.