Heat Pump Installer Programme
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.
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Duration
10 weeks.
Course Delivery
One evening a week (6.00pm- 9.00pm) for 10 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Plumbing or equivalent. Practitioners with a background in related fields of technology and a number of years relevant experience may also be considered.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course
or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
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.
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.
- 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.
Simon O’Neill,
School of Engineering
E: simon.oneill@dkit.ie