Our Ground Source Heat Pump training course equips participants to deliver high-quality, efficient ground source heat pump installations.
This two-day course is intended for experienced heat pump installers seeking to expand their skills to include GSHP installations in domestic and small commercial settings.
The course covers the design, installation, and maintenance of ground source heat pumps for residential and small business applications.
During the course, you will receive practical training, including work on:
You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best-practice.
At the end of the two-days, you will undertake a practical, observed assignment and multiple-choice, open-book theory assessment.
On completion of this course, you will receive an LCL Awards Level 3 Certificate, which is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
To enrol in this GSHP installation course, you must hold the following qualifications as a minimum:
To ensure full participation in the course, all required pre-requisite documents must be submitted and received no later than 7 (seven) calendar days prior to the course start date.
If you have any questions on the above pre-requisites, please contact the office on 01969 666111 to discuss further.
The course consists of 2 days in-centre training.
Successful candidates will receive their LCL Awards certificate approximately four to six weeks following completion of the course.
This Ground Source Heat Pump Installers Course teaches operatives to specify, survey, design and install domestic or small commercial heat pumps. We also enlist manufacturers support where required.
Training covers the following areas:
The market for ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) is expanding as more homeowners, businesses, and governments recognise their potential in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Skilled heat pump installers with expertise in GSHP technology can position themselves at the forefront of this growing market. Allowing them to capitalise on the increasing demand for renewable heating solutions.
A Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) works by using the relatively stable temperature of the earth to heat or cool buildings. Consisting of a ground loop (buried pipes), a heat pump unit, and a distribution system, the GSHP extracts heat from the earth and compresses it using refrigerant. It then releases the heat into the building's heating system, where it warms water used for central heating and hot water.
During cooling, the process is reversed, with heat being removed from the building and transferred into the ground.
The choice between air and ground source heat pumps depends on various factors, including location, budget and specific heating needs. Both systems have their advantages: air source heat pumps are generally easier and cheaper to install, working for the majority of UK properties, while ground source heat pumps tend to be more efficient and suitable for larger applications - big houses or commercial sites.
The depth of the ground loop for a Ground Source Heat Pump system varies depending on factors like soil conditions and the system's heating or cooling capacity. In residential systems, loops are buried at depths of 1.5 to 2 metres. However, larger systems or those with specific requirements may have deeper loops.
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