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The course is designed to upskill qualified plumbing, heating and RAC engineers to correctly install and maintain domestic heat pumps.
This course was developed with funding we were awarded in support of the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme* to create and deliver GHG BEIS & Hub credited training.
Modules
The course is made up of six modules:
Different types of heat pump systems
How to correctly specify and install low temperature heating systems
The importance of specifying the correct sizing of heat pump, collectors and emitters
In depth about air source heat pumps
Commissioning and handover guidance
Maintenance
Required evidence
This course is for qualified heating, plumbing or RAC engineers who have one of the following:
IMPORTANT! In order to start the assessment you'll need to upload the required evidence of one of the above. You will not be able to start the assessment until your evidence has been passed.
NOTE: if you upload your evidence after 4pm on a Friday this will not be checked until the following Monday so expect a delay.
Where can I complete the course?
The course is currently only available online. If you prefer face to face training, it will be available through our Approved Training Centres in England only, once Government restrictions have been lifted.
Duration
The course and assessment will take no longer than five hours to complete. You can also complete at your own pace as oppose to completing in one go.
Cost
Free for those who complete the course before 31 May 2021 - if the course is not completed you will be charged £175 inc VAT 30 days after initial registration.
After 31 May 2021 the costs are as follows:
RRP £295+VAT
£175 inc. VAT for BESA Members, Affiliates, Associates and REFCOM members, HBF members and Worcester Bosch installers expires end midnight 31 May 2021.
What devices can I use?
The course can be completed online on either your laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone.
Completing the online assessment
The assessment can be completed on a laptop, PC, tablet and smartphone but IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID TABLETS OR PHONES.
You will be required to download Safe Exam Browser software onto your laptop or PC which is compatible with Windows, macOS and iOS. If you have an iPhone you can download from the App Store.
More information available here
Watch the short video below
Why choose BESA Academy?
Takes less than five hours to complete
100% online
No travelling to a test centre saving you time and money
Instant assessment results and downloadable certificate if passed
Learn from the safety and comfort of your own home
Study at your own pace
More job security - BEIS wants to deliver improvements to 600,000 homes in the next six months, while creating an estimated 100,000 jobs in green construction
Future proof your career
Get ahead of your competitors within the industry by being part of the green revolution!
*Find out more about how you or your employer can register to become a Green Homes Grant Installer here.
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