Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

For information on term dates and enquiries please visit our information page using the button below.

Air Source Heat Pump Training

The BPEC Heat Pump Technology and Domestic Air Source Heat Pump course is designed to give installers the skills and knowledge required to correctly install, commission and maintain air source heat pumps.

Training and assessment is held in our newly opened Net Zero and Renewables Centre where you will have the opportunity to work on the latest technology on real-world working systems.

Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

This course is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Pre-requisites

Applicants should have as a minimum:

  • N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing; Heating and Ventilating; Oil-Fired Technical Services; Gas Installation and Maintenance; or equivalent earlier certification; or
  • Heating installers with minimum 3 years of experience installing wet central heating systems, evidenced either by manufacturer courses certification or Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS or HETAS registration

AND if not included in the above qualification

  • Water Regulations/Water Byelaws
Expiry Information

Certificates are normally valid for 5 years.

Training Materials

All training materials will be provided as part of the course, including the BPEC Heat Pump training manual.

Normally, the training manual will be sent to you prior to attending the course. This allows you to pre-study in your own time and at your own pace. It is important that you study the content of the manual prior to attending the course to ensure that you are properly prepared and can participate in discussions during the course.

Air Source Heat Pump Training
LocationColchester
Duration3 Days
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start Date26th - 28th February
PriceIntroductory offer of £50

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.