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Heat Pump Installer MCS Registered Part-time

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Course Overview

Heat Pump Installer MCS Registered Part-time

Our cutting-edge facility offers hands-on experience with live systems from top manufacturers. After successful completion of the final test at the TMA (The Matrix Academy) centre, you will be more prepared for the industry than any previous delivery method at this level. This all-encompassing program is designed specifically “by installers for installers.” By passing the final practical test, you will quickly become MCS certified and registered with a Certification Body.

Course content

The qualification is structured with the following units:

  • Introduction to heat pump systems

  • Air source heat pump basics

  • Low temperature systems, efficiencies and temperatures

  • Noise, spacing and external insulation

  • Electrical connections, refrigerants and health and safety

  • Heat losses, pipe sizing and emitter sizing

  • Heat energy, flow rate, pressure loss and pump sizing

  • Multiple practical installation, fault finding and commissioning

  • Multiple service, repair and maintenance.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QMTXRASP01

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

This course is FREE for South Yorkshire residents.

If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.

Other funding information

Course Content

You will need to hold either a Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Conventional Heating Engineering.

You will be assessed continuously throughout your studies and complete a final practical test.

You will need to provide your own: – work clothes and uniform – safety boots (to wear in the workshop) – Comfortable footwear (to wear in the classroom) The following will be provided but you may bring your own: – Mechanical tools and hot works – Battery tools (provided, but may bring your own)

You will be able to install Heat Pumps.

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

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The course information on this page was last updated 03 June 2025.