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Heat Pump Installer

This training course is aimed primarily at potential installers of packaged heat pump systems for the domestic and small commercial sector. It delivers the fundamental principles for the understanding, specification and installation processes of heat pump systems for the heating and cooling of buildings.

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Description

Full Cost: €600 
Subsidised Cost: €420

Dates: Every Tuesday from 1st October until 3rd December 2024
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: DKIT Campus

*** Please submit your application through the link below. DkIT will determine your eligibility for the course. Once your application has been accepted for the course, Green Tech Skillnet will process your payment and confirm your place on the course. ***

Apply here:

https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering/engineering-trades/heat-pump-installer-foundation-programme.html

Course Overview

The core elements of this course are to provide participants with an understanding of the technical principles of heat pumps. It is intended that those who undertake this course will have an appreciation of the various players and responsibilities associated with the installation of heat pump systems.

Course Content

This is a single standalone module worth 5 Credits at QQI Level 6.

The indicative content is as follows:

  • Environmental and economic arguments for the installation of heat pump systems.
  • Relevance of structural insulation, alternative and complimentary energy saving technologies.
  • Working principles of heat pump technology.
  • Calculation and specification of heat pump systems.
  • Heat and hot water distribution methods, integration and control.
  • Installation, commissioning and fault finding a heat pump installation.
  • Resources and responsibilities associated with heat pump installations.

Entry Requirements

You MUST hold a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent.

Practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and a number of years relevant experience may also be considered.

Who Should Apply

This programme is aimed primarily at qualified plumbers; however practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and a number of years relevant experience may also be considered.

Course Delivery

Classes run Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm for 10 weeks from Tuesday 23rd January to 26th March 2024.

All classes run at DKIT campus.

Progression Options

This is a higher education 5 credit module which may be recognised by other higher education providers for possible module exemptions on other programmes.

Career Options

This course is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of heat pump systems and thereby expand the opportunities available to practitioners within this field.

Candidates who successfully complete the course are currently recognised as having met part of SEAI’s entry criteria for registration as a Heat Pump Installer with the SEAI.