ABBE Surveying & Calculating Building Heat Loss (Level 3)
Key Details
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Available at:Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology (CIST) - Llangefni
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Study Mode:Part-time
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Course Length:
Total Qualification Time: 190 hours; Guided Learning: 30 hours
ABBE Surveying & Calculating Building Heat Loss (Level 3)
Short Courses
Please call Busnes@LlandrilloMenai today on 08445 460 460 or email cist@gllm.ac.uk
Course Description
This Level 3 certificate course teaches you to survey buildings, measure heat loss, and specify heat pump system needs. You will gain the skills to design compliant systems based on BS EN 12831, which is essential for accredited MCS installers. The course covers assessing property age and structure, understanding regulations for heat pump placement and noise, and performing heat loss calculations using manual and software methods
Topics Covered:
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Unit |
Title |
What You’ll Learn |
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1 |
Determining Building Age & Fabric |
How to assess property age, structure, floorplans and measure spaces for heat loss |
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2 |
Regulations, Noise & Technical Survey |
Rules for heat pump placement, noise assessment, and technical data collection |
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3 |
Heat Loss Calculations |
Manual and software methods to calculate heat loss, size pipes, emitters, and document to MCS standards |
Entry Criteria
No formal pre-qualification is required.
It is suitable for:
- Energy assessors wanting to learn heat pump system design.
- Engineers or technicians involved in building energy performance
- Anyone interested in becoming an MCS designer, energy assessor, or retrofit specialis
Learners should have:
- An interest and ability to complete the learning and assessment
Delivery
The course has a Total Qualification Time of 190 hours, which includes 30 hours of guided learning (classroom/workshop). Completion is flexible, based on your pace and provider schedule
Assessment
Assessment is based on a Pass/Fail qualification, requiring completion of all units. You will be assessed through:
- A Portfolio of Evidence: Documents and records your calculations and surveys.
- Demonstrations of manual & software heat-loss methods.
- Showing how your work meets regulation & noise standards
Progression
Upon completion, you will gain a nationally recognised RQF Level 3 Certificate. This course prepares you for roles such as MCS designer, retrofit assessor, or energy assessor. You will have the ability to survey buildings, calculate heat loss, and specify heat pump systems
Other details
Course type: Short Courses
Level:
3
Programme Area:
- Construction and the Built Environment
Construction and the Built Environment
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Construction and the Built Environment
