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Heat Pump Installer

Course Points
5
Course Duration
See Course Delivery Section
Course Level
Level 6
Course Places
12 Places
Course Start Date
Tuesday 23rd January at 6.00pm

Three great reasons to consider this course

  • 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.

Course Summary

This training course is aimed primarily at potential installers of packaged heat pump systems for the domestic and small commercial sector. It delivers the fundamental principles for the understanding, specification and installation processes of heat pump systems for the heating and cooling of buildings.

Important notice about this course

NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS

 

30% fee subsidy available from Green Tech Skillnet for eligible participants. For advice on eligibility please contact Laoise Ní Fhlaithearta via laoise.nifhlaithearta@windenergyireland.com and see fees section below.

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 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.

Classes run Tuesdays 6pm-9pm for 10 weeks from Tuesday 23rd January to 26th March.


All classes run at DKIT campus.

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.

This is a higher education 5 credit module which may be recognised by other higher education providers for possible module exemptions on other programmes.

Normal fee is €600 payable by 28th February.

Fee is €420 if you qualify for Greentech Skillnet support. (i.e. 30% grant aid).

Qualifying criteria:-

  • Must be in part-time / full-time employment
  • Employed in ROI

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.

This programme is aimed primarily at qualified plumbers; however practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and a number of years relevant experience may also be considered.

Simon O’Neill (Head of Section Carpentry/Joinery & Plumbing, Department of Engineering Trades)
Email: simon.oneill@dkit.ie

Course ID PLUM E6020
Course Type Flexible & Professional
Study Mode Part-Time
Level 6
Duration See Course Delivery Section
Fees €600 (or €420 if you qualify for Skillnet support)
Starting Date Tuesday 23rd January at 6.00pm
School School of Engineering
Department Engineering Trades and Civil Engineering
Credits 5
Awarding Body Dundalk Institute of Technology
Delivery Method On Campus

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).