Appointment
July 26, 2023HETAS H001+ (H001+, H003DS & H006 – No Previous Experience Needed)
November 9, 2023BPEC Award Air and Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Course (Grant Funded)
£295.00 + VAT
The 4 Day BPEC Air and Ground Source Heat Pump Systems NOS Mapped Qualification gives installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly design, install and maintain Air and Ground Source Heat Pump systems. This BPEC Heat Pump Systems Mapped Qualification is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The grant offers eligible candidates £500 off the full price of the course, making it just £295 + VAT.
The 4 Day BPEC Heat Pump Systems Course gives installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly design, install and maintain Air and Ground Source Heat Pump systems.
Our Trainer here at GRE Energy Training in Chesterfield has over 10 years of industry experience installing and servicing Air and Ground source Heat Pumps.
Heat pumps convert the solar energy which is absorbed by the ground or air to heat water, and are effective even in colder conditions. By using electrical power to convert the solar energy into practical heat for homes and businesses, heat pumps are capable of achieving over 400% energy efficiency.
BPEC Heat Pump Systems Qualification is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) including both the Installation and Design aspects.
BPEC Trainees should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience, plus Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water Storage Solutions (G3)
Grant Funding
The Government Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has now made funding available for installers to become qualified to install Heat Pumps. Providing you meet the requirements listed below, you can book online or via phone.
Course Objective
This installer’s course enables candidates to confidently propose, survey, design and install domestic or small commercial heat pump installations.
Course Outline
• 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
• Ground heat exchangers
• Health and Safety
• Heat Pump Installation and Sizing
• Maintenance and fault finding
• Ground heat exchanger design.
Certification: BPEC Award
Duration: 4 Days
Location: Chesterfield – GRE Energy Training, Unit 70, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Chesterfield, S44 5HS.
Entry Requirements
Trainees should hold a minimum NVQ level 2/3 in plumbing or conventional heating engineering or a level 3 gas qualification (be gas safe registered) or alternatively have demonstrable evidence of at least 3 years relevant experience.
- A G3 Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate – We also offer this course, for details click here:
- Water Regulations (WRAS) – We also offer this course, for details click here:
In addition to this, to qualify for the grant you must also have the following:
- Be registered in England
- Have 250 or less employees
- Be part of a competent person schemes
- Have some previous experience with Low Temperature Hot Water
Please note you will have to provide evidence of these before you attend the course.