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OCN NI Level 3 Award in Heat Pumps GRASP

Level 1
Part-Time
25/26
heatpumps
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Overview

Learn how to design, install, test, and commission domestic heat pump systems. Starting from an introduction to basic fundamentals and principles of heat pump operation this unit will guide learners through the fascinating world of heat pump technology, domestic heat pump system design, installation, testing, commissioning and existing industry installation standards.

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This course is predominantly delivered online though TEAMS and students will have access to all learning and assessment materials through the College’s online CANVAS platform. Students can then apply their study around existing work and / or personal commitments.

Live 1.5-hour online lectures will be delivered over an 12-week period every Thursday evening from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Students will attend the College for one practical day to complete a task to design a domestic heat pump system. The date for the practical activity will towards the end of the unit and exact date(s) will be confirmed at course induction.

  • Introduction to Heat Pumps Technology for Domestic Heating Systems.
  • Heat Pump System Design and Installation requirements for Domestic Heating Systems
  • Handover, Servicing and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems

An interest in Sustainable Construction

The course is assessed entirely through a portfolio of evidence, including written work, design tasks, and practical demonstrations.

Students may progress onto further study at South West College in one of our many Construction and the Built Environment courses. Please check the college website for courses at Further and Higher Education level and their entry requirements.

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.

Dungannon

Part-Time

P3082DE10A

Session Code

12 weeks

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

1.5

Hours per Week

12

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

30/01/2026

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Patrick.Davis@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

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**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

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