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Low carbon heating technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Skilled heat pump installer.
What you'd do
Carry out heat loss calculations to size heating systems correctly for each property
Install heat pumps, solar thermal collectors, cylinders, and associated pipework
Wire electrical connections for heat pumps in accordance with building regulations
Commission completed systems and record performance data against design targets
Service and maintain low carbon heating systems following manufacturer guidance
Diagnose and repair faults on heat pump and solar thermal systems
Complete MCS documentation and handover packs for building owners
What you'd learn
Thermodynamic principles behind heat pump operation and solar thermal collection
Types of low carbon heating systems including air source, ground source, and hybrid systems
Electrical requirements for heat pumps and relevant Part P building regulations
System design principles including heat loss calculations and sizing of emitters
Commissioning procedures and how to verify that systems meet design performance
MCS certification requirements and how they apply to low carbon heating installations
Safe working practices including F-gas regulations and pressure vessel safety
Ready to look for a place?
See live Low carbon heating technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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