Note: Grant funding comes from Skillnet Ireland through the Irish National Training fund, and, as a result, is ONLY available to residents of the Republic of Ireland who work as a sole trader, or for a private or semi-state commercial company registered in ROI. If you are not eligible for the discount, you will still have the option to enrol by paying the full course fee. Please read Eligibility Criteria.

Dates: Tuesday from 07th of October- 11th of November
Time: 09:30 pm - 4:40 pm
Venue: DKIT Campus, Co. Louth
Application Link: Application Link

*** Please submit your application through the link above. DkIT will determine your eligibility for the course. Once your application has been accepted for the course, Green Tech Skillnet will process your payment and confirm your place on the course. ***

Course Overview

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.

Course Content

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.

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.

Who Should Apply

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.

Course Delivery

Week 1 7th October - Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Week 2 14th October - Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Week 3 21st October - Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Week 4 28th October - Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Week 5 BREAK
Week 6 11^th November - Tuesday 9:30am to 4:30pm

All classes run at DKIT campus.

Progression Options

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

Career Options

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.