QCF –  Level 3 Award Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps – 600/6606/4

This is a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems. The qualification is developed from the National Occupational Standards and is recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes

• Y/602/3054 Know the requirements to install, commission and handover heat pump systems non-refrigerant circuits
• D/602/3072 Install, commission and handover heat pumps non-refrigerant circuits
• F/602/3078 Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain heat pump system installations non-refrigerant circuits
• L/602/3083 Inspect, service and maintain heat pump installations non- refrigerant circuits

Trainees should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience, plus Water Regulations/Byelaws and Energy Efficiency certificates.

Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Qualification Guide – Heat Pumps
Purpose Statement – Heat Pumps

Micro-generation Certification Scheme

Training materials are available from a number of sources.

BPEC Services Ltd training materials

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Plumbing qualifications