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ON-CAMPUS AUTUMN COURSE - NOW ENROLLING
UNIPIPE AUTUMN COURSE - NOW ENROLLING
30% Greentech Skillnet funding available. See fees section for more information.
Course Overview
This training course is aimed primarily at potential installers of packaged heat pump systems for the domestic and small commercial sectors. It delivers the fundamental principles for the understanding, specification and installation processes of heat pump systems for the heating and cooling of buildings.
The core elements of this course are to provide participants with an understanding of the technical principles of heat pumps. It is intended that those who undertake this course will have an appreciation of the various players and responsibilities associated with the installation of heat pump systems. This course is aimed primarily at qualified plumbers; however practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and several years relevant experience may also be considered.
What makes this course different
Do you want to obtain the fundamental knowledge and understanding in Heat Pump systems?
Are you a qualified Plumber who wishes to up-skill?
Are you a qualified Plumber, or equivalent allied trades craftsperson, who wishes to apply to the SEAI to become a registered Heat Pump Installer? Then this course will interest you.
Career Opportunities
This course is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of heat pump systems and thereby expand the opportunities available to practitioners within this field.
Candidates who successfully complete the course are currently recognised as having met part of SEAI’s entry criteria for registration as a Heat Pump Installer with the SEAI.
Course Delivery and Modules
DKIT ON-CAMPUS COURSE INSTANCE
- Week 1: Tuesday 7th October 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Week 2: Tuesday 14th October 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Week 3: Tuesday 21st October 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Week 4: Tuesday 28th October 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Week 5: Tuesday 4th November – GAP WEEK
- Week 6: Tuesday 11th November 9:30am - 4:30pm
All classes run at DKIT campus, Co Louth.
UNIPIPE SITE COURSE INSTANCE
- Week 1: Tuesday 30th September 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Week 2: Tuesday 7th October 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Week 3: Tuesday 14th October 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Week 4: Tuesday 21st October 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Week 5: Tuesday 28th October 9:30am – 4:30pm
All classes run at Unipipe's Bray facility, Co. Wicklow.
This is a single standalone module worth 5 Credits at QQI Level 6. The indicative content is as follows:
- Environmental and economic arguments for the installation of heat pump systems.
- Relevance of structural insulation, alternative and complimentary energy saving technologies.
- Working principles of heat pump technology.
- Calculation and specification of heat pump systems.
- Heat and hot water distribution methods, integration and control.
- Installation, commissioning and fault finding a heat pump installation.
- Resources and responsibilities associated with heat pump installations.
Education Progression
This is a higher education 5 credit module which may be recognised by other higher education providers for possible module exemptions on other programmes.
Fees and Funding
DKIT on-campus course fee: €600 payable as follows:
- Accept Offer Fee: €600 (non-refundable)
Unipipe site course fee: €750 payable as follows:
- Accept Offer Fee: €750 (non-refundable)
Greentech Skillnet Funding available for Dundalk on-campus and Unipipe course
For the Dundalk centre course the fee would be €420 if you qualify for Greentech Skillnet support. (i.e. 30% grant aid).
For the Unipipe centre course the fee would be €525 if you qualify for Greentech Skillnet support. (i.e. 30% grant aid).
Qualifying criteria:
- Must be self-employed or in employment with an Irish company.
- Employed in ROI
Fees
Entry requirements
You MUST hold a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent.
Practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and a number of years relevant experience may also be considered.
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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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).