Certificate in Heat Pump Servicing and Maintenance
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Course Overview
This programme will provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and understanding in servicing and maintenance on heat pump installations. Preventative maintenance, hydraulic diagnostics, electrical diagnostics, controls optimisation, fault finding and system performance analysis will form core module topics.
The programme aligns with the continuing professional development requirements of the renewable heating sector and supports the development of specialist technical skills required by employers, contractors and service providers.
What makes this course different
Higher-level Qualification
You come away with formal recognition of your skills in heat pump servicing and maintenance.
Career Progression
This programme is designed for qualified plumbers with a Further Education or Higher Education heat pump installer award, so it doesn’t start from scratch.
Understanding the Industry
Ireland continues to experience significant growth in domestic heat pump installations as part of the national transition towards low-carbon heating technologies.
Current installer training programmes focus primarily on system selection, design, installation and commissioning. As the installed number of heat pumps continues to increase, the industry requires technicians capable of supporting these systems throughout their operational lifespan. Many installers report that while they are comfortable installing and commissioning systems, they have received limited formal training in servicing and maintenance of heat pump systems.
This HPSM programme aims to bridge this gap by providing learners with structured practical training focused on maintaining and troubleshooting operational heat pump systems.
Career Opportunities
- Heat pump servicing and maintenance technician
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme is delivered over 30 class-contact hours alongside self-directed learning.
The indicative content is as follows:
- Safe working practices and maintenance procedures associated with the servicing of domestic heat pump systems.
- Hydraulic performance of domestic heat pump installations through the measurement and analysis of system operating parameters
- Operational efficiency and performance of domestic heat pump installations using measured performance data and manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnose electrical, control and sensor components associated with domestic heat pump installations.
- Troubleshooting methodologies to identify, diagnose and rectify common heat pump system faults.
- Servicing, maintenance, optimisation and troubleshooting processes associated with domestic heat pump installations and produce appropriate technical documentation.
Fees and Funding
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a level 6 Advanced Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent and:
- have completed the DkIT Heat Pump Installer (HPI) programme
- or have a recognised equivalent heat pump installation qualification.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).