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Air Source Heat Pumps
A short, but comprehensive course designed to provide experienced heating, plumbing, electrical and HVAC installers with the knowledge and skills needed to design and install air source heat pump systems
Description
Demand for renewable heating technologies is escalating due to changing legislation, soaring fuel prices plus environmental awareness among the general public – bringing with it profitable opportunities for professional installers working in the building services sector.
Air source heat pumps extract thermal energy from the outside air and use it to heat buildings. Some air source heat pumps are able to extract heat from external temperatures as low as -15 c, making them among the most efficient and economical heating systems available. But only as long as the system is properly designed and installed. This ATL air source heat pump training course combining practical and theory training is designed to provide just that – giving installers the knowledge and skills to provide customers with heat pump installations that are delivered to the highest possible standard, maximising customers’ energy efficiency and savings.
Who it’s for
Those involved in the building services and construction sectors who want to extend the scope of their activities to include air source heat pumps.
Entry Requirements
None. But entrants are expected to be experienced heating, plumbing, electrical and HVAC installers.
Contents
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Environmental background and benefits of heat pump systems
- Running costs and payback periods
- Grants and certification schemes
- How heat pumps work, their benefits and applications
- Applications; new-build and retro fit
- System design; calculating heat losses, pump sizing and selection, heat distribution systems, domestic hot water and hydraulic system design
- Pre-installation considerations
- Installation methods (including the heating, electrical and hydraulic connections)
- Controllers (connection and programming)
- Commissioning systems
- Fault-finding
- Servicing and maintenance requirements
- Formal assessment
Duration
2 days.
Outcomes
Having successfully completed the course you will receive a record of achievement.
Supporting publications
All necessary course material is provided.
Domestic arrangements
Candidates will be provided with a light lunch and refreshments on each day of attendance.
Regulatory requirement?
No.
Progression routes
- Installation courses in the various renewable and green energy courses
- Underfloor heating
