The global energy crisis is driving a surge in the demand for heat pumps, bringing energy security and climate benefits. The UK government aims to increase heat pump installations to 600K per year by 2028.*
South Thames Colleges Group is developing a range of green skills courses to respond to the growth in the green economy which will create millions of new and different jobs globally.
This course is suitable if you have an interest in sustainable technologies and wish to develop the skills necessary for a career in the Green Skills industry, particularly those learning or working in engineering, plumbing, construction and multi-skills.
The programme will introduce the theory, concepts and the science behind heat source pumps.
Course Content
- An Introduction to Green Skills, and an employability Customer Service Award.
- Introduction to heat source pumps, domestic heating and hot water.
- How heat source pumps work.
- In-depth look at air source heat pumps.
- In-depth look at ground and water source
heat pumps. - The basics of installing heat source pumps.
- Post installation and commissioning.
Learners who complete the programme are awarded a digital credential from City & Guilds, which states that they understand different types of heat pumps, how they work and how they are installed.
How to get involved
To indicate your interest in these programmes please register below:
Timeline and location
Location: Online and in the classroom
at Merton College and South Thames College.
START DATE: Various dates.
*International Energy Agency
**Eligible learners must be aged 19 or over, legally allowed to work in the UK and have lived in the UK or EU for the last three years.
