Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits)

This Level 3 RQF qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the installation and maintenance of air source heat pump (ASHP) systems (non-refrigerant circuits). It is recognised by MCS as a demonstration of competency as required to join the scheme.

Description

  

LCL-R3035 Core Unit

  • The learner will know what a heat pump is, the principle of the vapour compression system and system components.
  • The learner will know the different operational characteristics of each type of heat pump unit and system arrangement.
  • The learner will know the fundamental principles of heat pump efficiency and design selection that are common for heat pumps. The learner will know the fundamental principles of domestic hot water cylinder selection and system design that are common for heat pumps.
  • The learner will know the fundamental principles of hydraulic system design that are common for heat pumps.
  • The learner will know the fundamental principles of heat pump controls.
  • The learner will know how to plan and prepare for the installation of heat pumps.
  • The learner will know the requirements to install and test heat pump systems.
  • The learner will understand the requirements to commission heat pump system installations.
  • The learner will understand the requirements to handover heat pump system installations.
  • The learner will know the requirements for the handover of a heat pump installation
  • The learner will know the requirements for routine service and maintenance of a heat pump system installation.
  • The learner will undertake fault diagnosis work on a heat pump system installation.

LCL-R3036. Air Source Unit

  • The learner will know the preparatory work required for the installation of an air source heat pump.
  • The learner will know the common requirements for the installation of an air source heat pump connected to hydraulic emitter circuits.
  • The learner will install heat pump units (non-refrigeration units).
  • The learner will test and commission an air source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits).
  • The learner will be able to undertake the non-refrigerant circuit routine service and maintenance of an air source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits).

Prerequisites

Learners holding a level 2 or 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) in the Building Engineering Sector which includes the current WRAS Water Regulations/Water Byelaws or equivalent will confirm their capability to complete the qualification.

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