HVAC Product Training
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HVAC Product Training
At Dimplex, we offer product training covering a range of key products, including heat pumps and other heat pump technology, fan coils and high heat retention storage heating (HHRSH), to specifiers and installers. Our offering includes BPEC accredited courses and hand on installation training.
We have also invested in a product training portal, Totara, on which we can set up personalised accounts to allow you to access product videos, manuals and further training materials. You can request this and further training courses using the form at the bottom of this page.
Non-BPEC training
Our non-BPEC training courses are aimed at those who wish to increase their understanding of our solutions, including how they work and how to install them, favouring a hands-on approach. These courses include a mixture of theory and practical applications; however, some can be altered for virtual delivery.
Our courses include:
Fan Coils
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coils | ABILITYOV01 | This training course is a complete overview of how fan coils work. It looks at the components and inner workings of a unit, and how they produce heating and cooling for spaces, also touching on the various control options. This course is designed for those wishing to understand fan coils in more detail. | 2 hours |
Heat Pumps
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Principles and Servicing | HP 01 | This course is designed for anyone who wishes to understand the basic principles of heat pumps alongside technical information on how to service, fault find and repair our Dimplex range. This course is aimed at the more experienced installer wishing to expand their knowledge. | 5 hours |
Hot Water Heat Pumps
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edel Hot Water Heat Pump – An Overview | EDEL 01 | Our Edel Hot Water Heat Pump training covers the installation, functionality, set up and warranty associated with our air source heat pump water cylinder. Although principally aimed at installers, we are able to tailor the program to take end users through how to operate and interact with the product within their homes. | 3 hours |
Panel Heaters – LST, PLXE & QRAD
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| LST, PLXE and QRAD Panel Heaters | PHI 01 | An overview of the LST, PLXE and QRAD panel heaters, including their operation, functionality and control. This course also aims to teach the installation for these products, covering the benefits and process behind employing this heat emitter. | 3 hours |
Quantum HHRSH and Cylinders
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Overview and Installation | QMT G6 | A complete overview of the Quantum range, including how to unpack and inspect, as well as install, programme and set up the unit. This course will also cover the new RF Quantum and the changes to both the physical unit and the programming requirements. | 4 hours |
| Quantum Water Cylinders | QTM CYL 01 | This course offers a complete overview of the Quantum Cylinder range, including installation, set up, programming the user Interface and identifying the key components. It also touches on legionella control and is aimed at those wishing to install or maintain the units. | 3 hours |
Ventilation
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation Overview | VOXP 01 | An overview of our ventilation product range, including our product selector, fan types, IP ratings and zonings. This also covers installation information, including ducting types and resistance and FAQ`s. This course is suitable for those wishing to understand how to spec and install various mechanical ventilation solutions. | 4 hours |
| Heat Recovery Overview | HERC 01 | This course looks at mechanical ventilation units which incorporate heat recovery. This includes the different system types, how they work and their benefits. It also covers completing Building Control requirements and commissioning sheets when applying mechanical ventilation solutions with heat recovery, including what should be tested and which equipment to use to do so. | 3 hours |
Zeroth Energy System
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimplex Zeroth Training | ZER 01 | An overview of the Zeroth Energy System, covering installation and site requirements, alongside how it works, the principles of operation and recognising fault codes. This course is aimed at those installing or maintaining the Zeroth unit. | 3 hours |
BPEC training
We are able to offer BPEC accredited courses which, once completed, will award you with a nationally recognised qualification. Depending on the course, our BPEC training often takes one or two days to complete; with further information, including costs and availability, available on request.
Our BPEC courses cover:
Domestic Heat Pumps
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Heat Pumps | BPEC 05 | The course has been designed to provide experienced heating installers with the skills and knowledge to install air, water and ground source to water heat pumps systems. This course has been designed with the intention of meeting the requirement of the National Occupational Standards. | Varies |
Electricity for Plumbers
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity for Plumbers | BPEC 06 | Our Electricity for Plumbers courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers, who work on central heating electrical control systems, to work safely and comply with the appropriate standards. It has been designed with plumbing and heating engineers in mind and is limited to work that will NOT involve working on fixed installation of the property and addresses the following scope of work. | Varies |
Hot Water Storage
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPEC Vented and Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems | BPEC 03 | This course is for plumbing and heating engineers who want to install domestic hot water storage systems, and wish to join a Competent Persons’ Scheme (allowing the self-certification of installation) or to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work. Trainees will require to have or be working towards a recognised trade qualification in order to apply for the course, such as: • NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or Domestic Heating, which will include Water Regulations, evidence of a number of years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry and hold a Water Regulations certificate. | Varies |
Isolation of Low Voltage Electrical Installations
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPEC Safe Isolation of Low Voltage Electrical Installations | BPEC 04 | Our Safe Isolation of Low Voltage Electrical Installations course is designed to demonstrate the correct safe isolation of low voltage electrical circuits. Delegates will gain the knowledge and understanding of how to safely isolate electrical systems allowing electrical repairs to be carried out. | Varies |
Legionella Assessment and Disinfection
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legionella Risk Assessment and Water Systems Disinfection For Mechanical Services | BPEC 07 | The course covers the disinfection of cold-water systems. It is work that can be carried out by competent plumbing operatives with the aim to ensure attendees leave with the knowledge and skills to undertake the disinfection process. | Varies |
Ventilation
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPEC Ventilation Training | BPEC 01 | An in depth look at ventilation, legislation, system types, duct types, duct resistance, installation, air flow calculations, commissioning and measuring airflows, calculating airflows and conversion tables. This course is a nationally recognised training course, the course has specific entry criteria and is aimed at people who want to install and commission ventilation systems, the course has a closed book 50 question timed test and a practical assessment with an assessor. | 1 day |
| BPEC Ventilation Training (without tests & assessor, no entry criteria) | BPEC 02 | An in depth look at Ventilation, legislation, system types, duct types, duct resistance, installation, air flow calculations, commissioning and measuring airflows, calculating airflows & conversion tables. This course is the same as the above without the BPEC accredited certificate or the assessed practical test, but will give you a very good understanding of Ventilation in general. | 6 hours |
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPEC Ventilation Training | BPEC 01 | An in depth look at ventilation, legislation, system types, duct types, duct resistance, installation, air flow calculations, commissioning and measuring airflows, calculating airflows and conversion tables. This course is a nationally recognised training course, the course has specific entry criteria and is aimed at people who want to install and commission ventilation systems, the course has a closed book 50 question timed test and a practical assessment with an assessor. | Varies |
| BPEC Ventilation Training (without tests & assessor, no entry criteria) | BPEC 02 | An in depth look at Ventilation, legislation, system types, duct types, duct resistance, installation, air flow calculations, commissioning and measuring airflows, calculating airflows & conversion tables. This course is the same as the above without the BPEC accredited certificate or the assessed practical test, but will give you a very good understanding of Ventilation in general. | 6 hours |
Working at Heights
| Course | Module Number | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working at Heights | BPEC 08 | This course is designed for anyone who currently works or wishes to work at height and wants to understand the advantages, limitations and risk mitigation associated with doing so. It will cover risk assessments and safety processes, alongside ensuring that the correct equipment has been chosen for the task. | Varies |
Our product training can be delivered at your choice of location, be it at one of our six UK Training Centres, at a site of your choosing or digitally, where appropriate. We are able to bring all the equipment needed for each course, so can be flexible in our location.
Knowledge Centre
Keeping designers and specifiers up to date on the products and regulations within the built environment.
Technical Resources
We have a wide range of BIM files, spec sheets and product brochures available to download.
CPDs
We have an extensive range of accredited CPDs covering topics such as heat pump and fan coil specification and design.