OFT21-504D - Design of Heat Pump systems
Qualification Code |
OFT21-504D |
Qualification Title |
Design of heat pump systems. |
Description |
This course is for heat pump system designers. It covers a variety of areas including sizing of systems and selection of components, relevant legislation, ground source collector circuit design and sizing, open and closed loop systems, heating circuit design requirements, energy efficiency, pipework, heat emitters and low temperature hot water system design. |
Assessment Information |
Assessment is via multiple choice theory papers and practically assessed worksheets (PAWS). |
Pre-requisites |
Applicants must hold a nationally recognised qualification and/or registration in a trade associated with heating and/or plumbing work or heat pump design work for a period of not less than two years. Or Must have ‘on the job’ heat pump design experience for a period of not less than two years. And Hold current and valid Water Regulations certificate. Hold current and valid Unvented Hot Water certificate. There are prerequisites for the OFTEC assessments please click here to view. |
Course contents |
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Expiry Information |
Re-assessment is required after five years |
Training Materials |
OFTEC Heat Pump reference manual, MCS Domestic Heat Pumps - A Best Practice Guide, MCS MIS 3005-D, Approved Documents L1A, L1B, Domestic Heating Design Guide Design of Heat Pump Installations to MCS Installation Standard 3005-D |