Part-time Level 3 Green Skills Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems
at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider
What the college says
This three-day course, is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Schemes, will provide you with the skills and knowledge to install and maintain Ground and Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits). As homeowners and developers are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy efficient and move from fossil fuels to green technologies, this course will develop your knowledge and skills to be able to offer your customers an alternative to the traditional ways of heating their homes.
What you need to get on
You must hold one of the following: • A minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience • Water Regs UK Water Regulations/Water Byelaws or equivalent
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Castleford College
Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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