The British Academy for Training and Development offers a professional training course in Heat Pumps. It is a nationally recognized qualification for the design, installation and maintenance requirements of heat pump systems. This certification course provides participants with up-to-date knowledge for understanding the benefits of heat pump systems, designing heat pump installations, and using simulation tools. This course enables participants to achieve success locally and internationally in the renewable energy and heat pump industries. The course is provided by a team of internationally experienced energy engineers.

Who should attend? 

• Those who have both a basic and advanced understanding of the industry.
• Installers, maintenance companies, designers, building inspectors, inspectors and basically anyone who needs to know how to safely install a heat pump installation.

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will understand: 

• Health and Safety requirements related to heat pump systems.
• Laws and Regulations Concerning Heat Pumps.
• Installation of domestic equipment.
• Installation of heat pumps.
• Heat pump maintenance and commissioning.
• Basic principle of refrigeration.
• Conduct security checks.
• System stability check.
• Identify installation errors.

• What is Heat?
• Overview of Markets, Resources and Targets
• Physical Basics (Components, Technology Types).
• Design Advice (Sizing, Selection, Autonomy, Storage, Manufacturer).
• Other types: Geothermal Energy Storage (UTES) and Underground Waterways.
• Solar-Assisted Geothermal Heat Pump.
• Environmental Impact and Analysis.
• Finance, Regulation and Incentives (MCS, RHI).
• Case studies, Best Practice Analysis.
• simulation Tools.
• Norm.
• Standard References and References.
• Industry associations and support.