BPEC
Level 3
QN: 610/0820/5
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BPEC Level 3 Award in Ground Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BPEC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 20 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
BPEC
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
20 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Know the requirements to size, select, install, commission and handover ground source heat pump systems (non-refrigerant circuits)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Learning Outcome
- Know what a ground source heat pump is, the principle of the vapour compression system and system components.Learning Outcome
- Know the different operational characteristics of each type of heat pump unit and system arrangement.Learning Outcome
- Know the fundamental principles of heat pump efficiency and design selection that are common for heat pumps.Learning Outcome
- Know the fundamental design principles for ground source heat pump collector circuits, design, component sizing and installationLearning Outcome
- Know the fundamental design considerations that are specific to ground source heat pumpsLearning Outcome
- Know the fundamental principles of domestic hot water cylinder selection and system design that are common for heat pumps.Learning Outcome
- Know the fundamental principles of hydraulic system design that are common for heat pumps.Learning Outcome
- Know the fundamental principles of heat pump controlsLearning Outcome
- Know the preparatory work required for heat pump installation work.Learning Outcome
- Know the requirements to install and test ground source heat pump systems (non-refrigerant circuits).Learning Outcome
- Understand the requirements to commission ground source heat pump system installations (non-refrigerant circuits).Learning Outcome
- Understand the requirements to handover heat pump system installations
2
Plan, prepare, install, commission, and maintain a ground source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Learning Outcome
- Plan and prepare for the installation of a ground source heat pumps (non-refrigerant circuits).Learning Outcome
- Install a ground source heat pump unit (non-refrigerant circuits).Learning Outcome
- Test and commission a ground source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits)Learning Outcome
- Hand over a ground source heat pump installationLearning Outcome
- Know the requirements for non-refrigerant circuit routine service and maintenance of a ground source heat pump system installation (non-refrigerant circuits). Learning Outcome
- Undertake the non-refrigerant circuit routine service and maintenance of a ground source heat pump system (non-refrigerant circuits).Learning Outcome
- Undertake non-refrigerant circuit fault diagnosis work on a ground source heat pump system installation
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0820/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BPEC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2022
- Operational End
- Jun 2027