Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Course
Overview
The Sureserve Training Academy Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course is designed for engineers looking to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to specify, survey, design and install domestic and small commercial air source heat pump systems with capacities of up to 16 kW.
Qualification Details
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits)
Code
LCL Qualification Number: IMASHPS_H21, IMGSHPS_H21 and IMHPS_H21
Certificate Expiry
5 years
Background
At Sureserve Training Academy, we believe that hands-on experience is the most effective way to learn. Our ASHP course includes practical, real-world projects that allow participants to apply their learning in realistic scenarios, building confidence and competence in air source heat pump technology.
Key Learning Topics
This comprehensive course covers all essential areas of air source heat pump technology, including:
- Health & Safety – Understanding hazards and safe working practices
- Regulations & Standards – Complying with industry regulations and installation standards
- Heat Pump Units & Components – Exploring the operation and function of system components
- System Components – Understanding system layouts and key operational characteristics
- System Types & Hydraulic Circuits – Examining system types and emitter circuit arrangements
- Selection & System Design – Learning the principles of effective system design and sizing
- Design Principles – Applying best practices in heat pump system design
- Installation Preparation – Planning and preparing for installation
- Installation & Commissioning – Installing, testing and commissioning systems safely
- Installation Organisation – Managing workflow and installation processes
- Testing & Commissioning – Performing system checks and validations
- Client Handover – Ensuring a smooth and professional system handover
- Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance – Maintaining and servicing heat pump systems
- Diagnosis & Repair – Identifying and resolving common system issues
- Fault Diagnosis Competency – Developing proficiency in fault finding and rectification
Prerequisites
To install, service and maintain ASHP systems, candidates must hold the WRAS qualification in addition to this ASHP qualification.
For those seeking MCS accreditation to design ASHP systems, the Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings is also required.
Course Assessment
Assessment is carried out through a combination of:
- Written and practical assessments
- Multiple-choice questions
- A design scenario
Upon successful completion, participants will achieve the RQF Level 3 Award in the Installation & Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems, awarded by LCL Awards.
Related Qualifications
- LCL Awards Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings
- LCL Awards Level 3 Award In the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- LCL Awards Regulated Qualification in Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases on Refrigerant Systems (Category I-IV)
- LCL Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the properties and use of flammable refrigerants in accordance with ACRIB specification (A2L, A2 and A3)
- LCL Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Installation, Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) Systems
- LCL Awards Level 2 Diploma (and NVQ Diploma) in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
Water Regulations