In this session:

• Heating types
• Comparison of heat pumps to other heating types
• Homeowner’s experience during heat pump retrofit
• Heat pump components
• Assessment

In this module, our trainer, Nigel Lancaster-Moore, will explain the differences between gas boilers, electric heating, and heat pumps, talk through how heat pumps work and compare efficiencies with traditional heating systems. After this, you’ll learn about considerations for a homeowner when changing from a gas boiler to a heat pump, and review the individual components of a monobloc heat pump. With a heat pump in action during the session, the group will discuss preparatory works and aftercare requirements when a heat pump is installed in a home including how to find a heat pump engineer. 

For this module, the assessment is entirely online and consists of multiple-choice questions.

The online assessment will need to be finished before this module can be considered complete.

About the Trainer

Nigel Lancaster-Moore, PHC

After working for the past 18 years for a private training provider as an Assessor/Trainer, Nigel started working for PHC Parts in July 2023 as their Training & Development Manager. He has a big interest in Renewable energy and has completed a few manufacturers heat pump training courses and now delivers level 1 courses to installers.

Travel Information

Cars

From South Wales / Swindon > M4 –Come off at J19 and onto M32, exit Junction 3

From Bath > A4 – A4320 Follow until St Agnes roundabout (J3 M32)

Bristol City Centre > A4032 – Exit Junction 3 (M32) roundabout.

There is plenty of parking on site.

Trains

PHC Parts is a 15 minute walk from Stapleton Road Train Station, or is accessible via the number 70 bus from Bristol Temple Meads. 

Buses

You can get to PHC Parts from Bristol City Centre via the 24, 25, 46, 48, 50, or 70. It is a 20-35 minute journey.

What to Bring

We recommend that you bring either a phone, laptop or tablet with you to the practical session. These are needed for the online assessment for this module. There will be one laptop at the venue to use if you forget to bring a device with you.

Please be aware that we will require you to bring a form of photographic ID to the practical session to verify your identity. Trainers will not take a photo of your ID, but they will need to collect your full name and date of birth.
Valid forms of photographic ID include:

• Driving licence
• Passport
• CSCS Card
• Work ID

About the Venue

PHC are an established, specialist supplier of parts for domestic and commercial heating, plumbing, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and parts. We also distribute a wide range of biomass and renewable products, including wood and multi-fuel stoves.

Visit their site to learn more: https://phc.parts/about-us

Disclaimer

Photos may be taken during this session that will include learners. You agree to having pictures taken of you and being used by us and our partners to promote this qualification by booking onto the session.

If you wish to opt out of being in any pictures, please email us at mail@greenregister.org.uk