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Heat Pump Technology Air Source

Summary

Designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly install Air Source heat pumps, this course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirement of the National Occupational Standards and industry working groups.

Please note that whilst the course does not lead to a Regulated qualification, the certificate issued on successful completion is normally valid for 5 years.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
17 Feb 2025
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
12 May 2025
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
16 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
25 Nov 2025
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
13 Jan 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
17 Feb 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks
12 May 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Weeks

Key information

Entry Requirements

Trainees should have a minimum in 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
  • Heating installers with minimum 3 years of experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration

AND if not included in the above qualification

  • Water Regulations / Water Byelaws

Stand-alone technical certificates/Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Qualification obtained

Heat Pump Technology Air Source

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course and the fees, which are stated above, need to be paid at the time of booking.

Extra costs and equipment

Students will need to provide their own stationery. All other items will be provided by B&FC.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: None

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

Designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly install Air Source heat pumps. This course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirement of the National Occupational Standards and industry working groups.

Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

You will be provided with a training manual, the training manual allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace, to reduce the time spent on the training course to a minimum. It is important that you study the content of the manual throughout your course to ensure that you are properly prepared and can take part in discussions during the course. The manual includes:

  • 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
  • Health and Safety
  • Heat pump installation
  • Maintenance and fault finding

This course is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

Work placements and field trips are not an integral part of this course.

How will I learn?

At Blackpool and The Fylde College we recognise that all students learn differently and our tutors work with you to ensure that their teaching methods support the way that you like to learn.

Your tutors ensure that demonstrations are used whenever possible so you can see the practical skill being used so you can then practise the skill. Following demonstrations, you will then have hands on practical time where you will be implementing the skill learned.

As part of the course, you will be provided with a training manual. The training manual allows you to study in your own time and at your own pace. It is designed to supplement the onsite training and it is important that you study the content of the manual throughout your course to ensure that you are properly prepared and can take part in discussions during the teaching sessions.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of commercial courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.