BPEC Heat Pump Systems

Introduction

BPEC Heat Pump NOS Mapped, is designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly install heat pumps. This course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirements of the National Occupational Standards. This qualification is also recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Course code

CHEP

Location

Dumfries Campus

Duration

4 Days

Price

£600.00

Availability

Location: Dumfries
Day 1 – 28 Oct 2024 09:00
Day 2 – 29 Oct 2024 09:00
Day 3 – 04 Nov 2024 09:00
Day 4 – 05 Nov 2024 09:00
Day 1 (Copied for 09/01/2025 09:00:00) – 09 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 2 (Copied for 16/01/2025 09:00:00) – 16 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 3 (Copied for 23/01/2025 09:00:00) – 23 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 4 (Copied for 06/02/2025 09:00:00) – 06 Feb 2025 09:00

Day 1 – 09 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 16 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 23 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 4 – 06 Feb 2025 09:00

Day 1 – 10 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 17 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 24 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 4 – 31 Jan 2025 09:00

Day 1 – 10 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 11 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 17 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 4 – 18 Mar 2025 09:00

Day 1 – 24 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 25 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 26 Mar 2025 09:00
Day 4 – 27 Mar 2025 09:00

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum VQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering or provide demonstrable evidence of a number of years relevant experience.

Candidates must also hold a current Water Regulations/Bylaws and Unvented Hot Water qualification

Course Content

The following will be covered in this course:

  • Introduction to Heat Pumps
  • 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

Assessments

Assessment consists of a combination of practical and theory examinations

Additional funding information

Businesses in Dumfries and Galloway may be eligible for funding for this course.
https://www.dumgal.ac.uk/free-net-zero-training/

Course fees apply to businesses outwith Dumfries and Galloway.

Contact businessdevelopment@dumgal.ac.uk for more details.

Course Contact Details

If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

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