Heat pump Enlightenment for Industry Partners

£250 ex VAT

Whether you’re new to the heating industry or have been involved for years, heat pumps may be a new and daunting subject. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with what the actual requirements are when it comes to the planning and installation of these systems. We have developed a course specifically with you in mind.

Heat Pump Enlightenment for Industry Partners is a course designed for professionals, affiliated with the heating industry, who want to improve their understanding of heat pump systems such as;

  • Local authority net zero professionals
  • Architects and Consultants
  • EPC assessors
  • Retrofit assessors and co-ordinators
  • Wholesalers and distributors

It focuses on why it makes sense to use heat pumps, how they work, types of heat pumps, planning, legislation, plumbing requirements and controls.

The course has been carefully created by industry leading professionals and bridges the gap between heating engineers and industry related professionals, something that all other heat pump training courses lack. What’s more, you’ll get access to our Facebook peer-to-peer support group, where you’ll be able to engage with other professionals on their journey to heat pump enlightenment.

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What You Get

6 In-depth Training Modules

Access to 6 in-depth training modules over 2 sections (Introducing & Essentials) with videos and questions specifically structured to encourage a full understanding of the content. The exams are not intended to test your memory from the training videos, but to use the information in real-world scenarios.

100% Online

With 24-7 access, the entire course is online and accessible from our courses website at any time of the day so you can complete it around your work hours. Simply log in and continue where you left off.

Guidebook

We provide a downloadable Book of Wisdom (in PDF format) to accompany the training videos. Structured to be simple and easy to use, providing users with a straightforward and accessible resource for information in the future.

6 Months Access

Purchase of this course will grant you access for 6 months. From our testing, we believe participants will be able to complete this course and obtain certification within this timeframe.

Unlimited Peer Support

Access to unlimited peer-to-peer support (via our Facebook group) with other industry partners taking the course. Peer-to-peer training is a collaborative learning approach where individuals learn from and with their peers. It involves sharing knowledge, experiences, and skills within the group, fostering an interactive and dynamic learning environment.

This Course Covers:

 

Introducing WHY

  • Energy sources
  • Carbon intensity
  • Load shifting
  • Solar and batteries

Introducing HOW

  • Temperature vs heat
  • How heat pumps work
  • Components of a heat pump
  • How we measure efficiency

Introducing TYPES

  • Monobloc vs split
  • Air vs radiant delivery
  • Air Source
  • Ground Source 
  • Water Source
  • High temperature heat pumps

Essential Positioning

  • Manufacturers clearances
  • Micro-climating
  • Permitted development rules
  • MCS 
  • Noise

Essential Electrics

  • DNO and applications
  • Looped supplies
  • Max demand calculations

Essential Plumbing and Controls

  • Building regulations
  • Plastic pipework
  • Plumbing
  • External pipework and protection
  • Filters and strainers
  • Antifreeze valves vs glycol
  • Hot water cylinders
  • Controls