Air Source Heat Pump
Train for Free: Develop the Expertise Needed to Install Modern Air Source Heat Pumps
This Air Source Heat Pump installation course is designed for individuals looking to gain practical, industry-ready skills in heat pump installation and low carbon heating. As the UK accelerates its move away from fossil fuels, demand for trained air source heat pump installers continues to grow, creating strong career opportunities across the renewables sector.
This hands-on ASHP training course teaches you how to correctly install, commission, and maintain air source heat pump systems in line with current UK standards. Ideal for plumbers, heating engineers, electricians, or career changers, the course supports progression into renewable heating jobs and heat pump installer training UK pathways, including routes toward MCS compliance.
By completing this heat pump installation course UK, you can increase earning potential, improve job security, and position yourself as a skilled professional in renewable energy training—helping homeowners and businesses meet net zero and energy efficiency goals.
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.
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.
Next course dates
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15 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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24 Nov 2026
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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19 Jan 2027
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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16 Feb 2027
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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11 May 2027
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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15 Sep 2027
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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24 Nov 2027
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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12 Jan 2028
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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16 Feb 2028
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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10 May 2028
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Bispham Campus
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3 Weeks
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Career Progression and Prospects
Completing an air source heat pump training course allows you to work as a self-employed heat pump engineer, join an established renewables company, or expand existing plumbing and heating services. The qualification also supports progression toward MCS certification, advanced renewable energy training, and wider roles in sustainable heating and net zero retrofit—helping future-proof your career in a rapidly evolving industry.
Next steps at B&FC
Other retrofit courses at B&FC you can add to your skills portfolio provided you meet the entry requirements include:
Key Course Information
Qualification obtained
Award in Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits)Fees and funding
Train for Free!
The fees for our Air Source Heat Pump installation course are covered by government grants so there's no cost to you.
Extra costs and equipment
Students will need to provide their own stationery. All other items will be provided by B&FC.
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What You’ll 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.
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).
How You’ll Learn
The course combines both practical and theory based elements. Some time will be spent in the classroom cementing all the key knowledge and regulations installers need to be aware of. This will then be complemented by practical sessions in a dedicated sustainability centre where you will have the opportunity to witness how air source heat pumps are installed and actually operate in a real-word environment. There will also be time to ask questions, discuss potential challenges and share experience with other attendees.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
How You’ll Be Assessed
The course is assessed through a combination of practical and written tasks.