Ideal HEATING Air Source Heat Pump Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- ideal HEATING
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IDEAL HEATING AIR SOURCE
HEAT PUMP INSTALLER
TRAINING PACKAGE
Funded by the Heat Training Grant Schema Department for Energy
Security & Net Zero 
WELCOME
Low-carbon heat pumps are critical technologies for decarbonising heat.
To meet the UK’s legally-binding climate targets, thousands more heating
engineers will need to learn to install and maintain these technologies.
The Heat Training Grant supports trainees in England taking short training
courses relevant to heat pumps and heat networks. Trainees can receive grants
of up to £500 towards eligible courses.
INTRODUCTION
We are delighted to be able to offer our Air Source Heat Pump Installer
Training pack to our customers.
The training pack runs over the duration of 5 days and includes qualifications
are recognised by MCS within their competence standards.
- BPEC water regulations qualification (that is a pre-requisite of ASHP qualification).
- BPEC ASHP systems qualification.
- We also include additional training on completing effective heat loss calculations and system pipe sizing that are so fundamental to good heat pump performance.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our course is designed for experienced heating engineers who wish to work with
heat pumps.
Attendees must provide evidence of a relevant qualifications/experience:
- An S/NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, heating engineering that includes system design within its scope. Or a demonstratable number of years’ experience (minimum 2 years) in working role. This must be provided by means of a C.V.
On the Monday of the course, you will undergo training and assessment on water
regulations. This will ensure you have up to date knowledge and can reference
requirements within the regulations as part of your work.
From Tuesday through to Friday you will work through a number of training
modules that include a blend of theory, exercises, practical tasks and
demonstrations.
Module 1: An introduction to heat pumps
Module 2: Heat pump performance, efficiencies
Module 3: Heat pump positioning and planning permission
Module 4: An Introduction to MCS
Module 5: Heat loss and heating system design considerations for heat pumps
Module 6: Electrical supplies and heat pump control principles
Module 7: Commissioning, customer handover and maintenance requirements
Module 8: Troubleshooting and common queries
LOCATIONS
Training courses are currently available in limited spaces from our locations
in Hull, Leeds, Sittingbourne and Okehampton.
COST
Total cost for the course is priced very competitively at £599 + VAT.
This includes all qualification registration and certification fees and
learning materials.
Eligible installers can benefit from a £500 Heat Training Scheme voucher
leaving just £99 + VAT to pay at the time of booking.
VOUCHER ELIGIBILITY
The £500 voucher is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Heat Training Grant Scheme. The voucher is available to:
- This scheme runs in England only. Trainees must have a home address registered in England.
- Sole traders and those that work for a business of 250 employees or fewer, or unemployed.
- Confirm the trainee themselves, or the business they work for are certified by an appropriate competent person’s scheme (CPS) for heating and hot water systems.
Such as Gas Safe, APHC, NAPIT etc.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
Due to the limited number of training spaces available and exceptionally high demand, we are unable to replan any bookings once confirmed. The £99 booking fee is non-refundable.
BOOKING
Booking for the courses is completed online via our booking system.
Payment for the £99+VAT must be made by secure card payment at the time of
booking.
Please contact your local area sales manager, or email
enquiries@expertacademy.co.uk
HULL
National Training and Technology Centre
LEEDS
Centre of Excellence
SITTINGBOURNE
Ideal Partner Site
OKEHAMPTON
Ideal Partner Site
During the online booking you will be asked to answer a number of questions to
confirm your eligibility for the grant voucher.
Please note it is your responsibility to answer these accurately and evidence
of qualifications and registered home address will be required to be produced
at the training centre.
If you are unable to provide the requested evidence, you will be required to
pay the outstanding balance of forfeit your attendance.
Email:
enquiries@expertacademy.co.uk
Book online at:
idealheating.com/training
Training:
01482 498432
E: enquiries@expert-academy.co.uk
Sales support:
0844 543 6060
E: commercial@idealheating.com
Ideal Heating, PO Box 103, National Avenue,
Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 4JN
E: enquiries@idealheating.com
idealheating.com
The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print.
Ideal Heating reserve the right to make any modifications to product
specifications or any other details, without prior notification. For further
clarification, please enquire in writing to the head office address above.
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