Course Information
The Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course is designed for heating engineers, plumbers and renewable energy installers who want to develop the skills required to install, commission, maintain and fault-find air source heat pump systems in domestic properties.
Delivered from Teach A Trade’s training centre in Telford, this course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience working with modern heat pump systems used in low-carbon heating installations.
As the UK transitions towards low-carbon heating solutions, air source heat pumps are becoming a key technology in domestic heating. This course is designed to equip engineers with the core knowledge required to work safely and effectively with ASHP systems in real-world environments.
The course covers system design principles, installation methods, commissioning procedures, servicing techniques and fault diagnosis, alongside an understanding of system efficiency and controls.
Training combines classroom-based learning with practical workshop exercises to ensure learners gain confidence working with air source heat pump systems.
4 Days
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Domestic heating engineers.
- Qualified plumbers.
- Gas engineers moving into renewables.
- Renewable energy installers.
- Heat pump installers.
- HVAC engineers.
- Plumbing and heating engineers.
- Maintenance engineers working on heating systems.
- Engineers looking to upskill into low-carbon heating.
Candidates regularly attend from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across Shropshire and the West Midlands
What You Will Learn
The course covers the full installation and operational knowledge required for ASHP systems, including:
- Principles of air source heat pump operation.
- Refrigeration cycle basics for heat pumps.
- System design and sizing principles.
- Heat loss calculations overview.
- Installation procedures.
- Pipework and hydraulic systems.
- System controls and wiring basics.
- Commissioning procedures.
- System filling, flushing and pressure testing.
- Performance optimisation.
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Servicing and maintenance procedures.
- Energy efficiency and system optimisation.
- Integration with hot water systems.
Practical Workshop Training
Practical sessions include:
- ASHP system setup and layout.
- Pipework configuration exercises.
- Commissioning simulations.
- Fault-finding scenarios.
- Controls and system operation practice.
- Maintenance demonstrations.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for existing heating and plumbing professionals entering or progressing within the renewable heating sector.
This course is suitable for:
- Qualified plumbers.
- Domestic heating engineers.
- Gas engineers with heating experience.
- HVAC engineers.
- Renewable energy installers.
- Experienced heating and plumbing improvers.
Candidates should already have a basic understanding of domestic heating systems and practical installation work.
This is not a beginner-level course and is intended for learners with industry experience.
Prerequisite Qualifications
To enrol, participants must have:
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- N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing, Heating, or equivalent qualifications.
- Alternatively, at least two years of experience in installing wet central heating systems, evidenced by certifications like Gas Safe Register, OFTEC, MCS, or HETAS.
- Additional certifications in Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (UVHW) and Water Regulations (WR).
Course Fees & What’s Included
The Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course is £600+VAT
This course provides practical and theoretical training in air source heat pump systems used in modern domestic heating applications.
What’s Included
- 3 days of training.
- ASHP system theory and design.
- Installation training.
- Commissioning procedures.
- Fault diagnosis training.
- System servicing and maintenance.
- Practical workshop exercises.
- Controls and system integration training.
- Tutor support throughout.
- Course assessment.
- Certification.
Air source heat pump installation and commissioning training
Assessment Process
Assessment is completed through a combination of practical and theory-based evaluation, including:
- Practical ASHP system exercises.
- Commissioning simulations.
- Fault-finding tasks.
- System setup and installation assessments.
- Written or verbal knowledge checks.
- Tutor observation and feedback.
Practical Assessment
Candidates are assessed on their ability to safely install, commission and maintain air source heat pump systems within a controlled training environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course?
This course covers the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of air source heat pump systems used in domestic heating applications.
Q2: Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for plumbers, heating engineers, gas engineers and renewable energy installers looking to move into heat pump technology.
Q3: Do I need experience?
Yes. Candidates should already have plumbing or heating industry experience before attending.
Q4: What will I learn on this course?
You will learn:
- Heat pump operation principles.
- Installation methods.
- Commissioning procedures.
- Fault diagnosis.
- System servicing.
- Controls and efficiency optimisation.
Q5: Is this course practical?
Yes. The course includes significant hands-on training alongside classroom-based learning.
Q6: How long is the course?
The course is delivered over 4 days.
Q7: How much does the course cost?
The course is £600 +VAT.
Q8: Will this help me become a heat pump installer?
Yes. This course is designed specifically to prepare engineers for work within the air source heat pump and renewable heating sector.
Q9: Do I need electrical qualifications?
No formal electrical qualification is required, but basic electrical awareness is beneficial.
Q10: Where is the course delivered?
The course is delivered from Teach A Trade’s training centre in Telford, Shropshire.
We support learners from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across the West Midlands
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