LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits)
About the course
This regulated LCL Awards Level 3 Award is designed for candidates who want to upskill in the installation, commissioning, handover, inspection, servicing and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump systems, excluding refrigerant circuits.
The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to work with Air Source Heat Pump systems, including system components, regulations and standards, installation procedures, testing and commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
The course is suitable for existing plumbing, heating and gas professionals looking to move into the rapidly growing renewable energy and low-carbon heating sector.
The qualification can also support progression towards the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for heat pump installation, subject to meeting the relevant MCS requirements.
Qualification Units
- Know the requirements to install, commission and hand over Air Source Heat Pump systems – non-refrigerant circuits
- Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain Air Source Heat Pump systems – non-refrigerant circuits
- Inspect, service and maintain Air Source Heat Pump systems
- Install, commission and hand over Air Source Heat Pump systems – non-refrigerant circuits
Learner Outcomes
Learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
- Health and safety and safe systems of work
- Relevant regulations and standards
- Air Source Heat Pump components and their operation
- Different Air Source Heat Pump system types
- Hydraulic emitter circuits
- Heat pump selection and system design principles
- Preparing for heat pump installations
- Installing Air Source Heat Pump systems
- Testing and commissioning
- Client handover
- Inspection, servicing and maintenance
- Fault diagnosis and rectification
Entry Requirements
Level 2 qualification in Plumbing/Heating or a related trade, or a Gas qualification, plus the WRAS Water Regulations qualification.
Activate states that it can provide the Water Regulations qualification where the learner does not already hold it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is also available for experienced tradespeople who may not hold all the formal qualifications. Evidence can include employer letters, photographs/documents of previous work, previous qualifications, supervisor statements and a technical CV
Pricing / Funding
Paid course – funded places may be available for eligible learners.