Dimplex has worked closely with Logic Certification in the development of the Domestic Heat Pump Installer training course.

This Logic Certification accredited course forms the basis of Dimplex Accredited Installer training; candidates who successfully complete training with Dimplex will not only achieve Dimplex Accredited Installer status, but also be automatically registered with Logic Certification. Logic Certification training is recognised by the Ground Source Heat Pump Association and also fulfils the training requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which heat pump installers will need to join in order to access grants and other funding.

Based on the level of installer experience, two training course options are provided:

Full Dimplex Accredited Installer Training for those installers with no previous experience
Dimplex product training for those installers with a recognised qualification/experience

Full Dimplex Accredited Installer Training

Consisting of Logic Certification Accredited Domestic Heat Pump Installer training, plus Dimplex air and ground source heat pump systems training.

Duration
Four days, with both a practical and written assessment at the end of the course.

Course scope
To provide candidates with sufficient theoretical and practical information associated with the specification and installation of air source and ground source heat pump systems for domestic and light commercial applications.

On successful completion of the course, installers will be able to design, supply and install air source and ground source heat pump systems, with additional specific training provided on the specification, set to work, pre-commissioning and hand over of Dimplex heat pump systems.

The scope of the course covers air source heat pumps up to 16kW and ground source heat pumps up to 24kW, including horizontal and slinky ground collectors (for completeness, information is also provided on boreholes).

Who should attend?

Plumbing, heating, HVAC and M&E engineers wishing to expand into the air/ground source heat pump sector

Prerequisite qualification requirements:

A good working knowledge of heating/hot water systems and their design
NVQ level 3 in the plumbing/heating field (or equivalent) OR equivalent experience (minimum 3 years)
Dimplex requires competency in unvented hot water systems

Noted exclusion from training and assessment:
During the design of any heat pump installation accurately calculating the heat load requirement is paramount to ensure optimum and efficient operation of the system. Calculating building load and heating system design is not covered in any great depth in this course and candidates without that knowledge should either employ the services of a suitably qualified person, or take the Logic Foundation Heating and Hot Water System Design and Specification course which covers calculating accurate heat loads; this course is available separately from Logic Certification.

This course is not intended to cover borehole drilling or significant ground works, use of heavy plant and equipment or handling of refrigerants. The units covered in the course are pre-charge sealed units which should not require the refrigerant circuits being broken.

Course locations

South: Southampton
South East: Bedford or Basildon
Yorkshire & Humber: Rotherham
Midlands: Wolverhampton
North East: Hartlepool
Eastern Scotland: Dundee
Central Scotland: Glasgow
Northern Scotland: Inverness

Please see below for latest information on dates of the courses.

Fees
First company employee

£595 + VAT

Subsequent company attendees

£450 + VAT

(M)CIPHE full members

First company employee

£450 + VAT

Subsequent company attendees

£405 + VAT

All fees include training manual, Logic Certification assessment and refreshments.

Course Outline

DAY 1:

Heat pump technology overview, suitability and applications
Project planning, health and safety
Heat pump types, regulations and standards
Heat pump science
Modes of operation

DAY 2:

Heat emitters and building load design
Air source heat pump design, selection and sizing
Ground source heat pump design, selection and sizing
Ground collector sizing

DAY 3:

Air source installation considerations and setting to work
Ground source and collector installation considerations and setting to work
Heat distribution system considerations
Fault finding and servicing
Assessment

DAY 4:

Overview of Dimplex air and ground source product ranges
Dimplex accessories and ancillary products
Technical manuals, documentation and support tools
Installation considerations
Heat pump sizing
WPM heat pump manager set up

Dimplex Air/Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Training

Consisting of Dimplex product specific training, including product range, hydraulic system design and WPM controller configuration.

Duration
One day

Who should attend?

This course is available to experienced heat pump installers only

Prerequisite qualification requirements:

Logic Certification Domestic Heat Pump Installer, or
Demonstrable heat pump installation experience supported with manufacturer or relevant other industry recognised training, or
MCS approved company (heat pumps)

Fees

£75 + VAT

Course Outline

DAY 1:

Overview of Dimplex air and ground source product ranges
Dimplex accessories and ancillary products
Technical manuals, documentation and support tools
Installation considerations
Heat pump sizing
WPM heat pump manager set up

Venues and Dates

Basildon: 25-28 Oct 2010 / 6-9 Dec 2010

Bedford: 27-30 Sept 2010 / 15-18 Nov 2010 / 24-27 Jan 2011 / 14-17 Mar 2011

Dundee: TBC

Glasgow: 20-23 Sept 2010 / 8-11 Nov 2010

Hartlepool: TBC

Inverness: TBC

Rotherham: 11-14 Oct 2010 / 13-16 Dec 2010

Southampton: 27-30 Sept 2010 / 22-25 Nov 2010

Wolverhampton: TBC

What’s the next step?

To register for a course, simply download the application form and return this to Dimplex by fax, post or email.

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