CQP Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Maintenance and Installation Technician

On completion of the course, the professional will be able to:

- install, maintain and troubleshoot heating and cooling installations.

- intervene on fixed heating or cooling appliances with a power rating ranging from 4 to 70 kW, installed on the floor or wall.

- initiate diagnostic procedures in compliance with the procedures defined in the "Règles de l'Art Grenelle Environnement 2012" (RAGE), the French Heat Pump Association (AFPAC), and the Syndicat National de la Maintenance et des Services en Efficacité Energétique (SYNASAV).

- inform the customer of the condition of their appliance, informing them of the risks to aim for optimum operation of the installation

- repair an air conditioner or heat pump following preventive maintenance after communicating a diagnosis and estimate to the customer

- advise the customer on the choice of a heat pump or air conditioner solution,

- plan and communicate the nature of the work and carry out the installation,

- act professionally in a sustainable development dynamic

The training course is organised into several skill modules, allowing for step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical application and assessment sessions to promote hands-on, progressive learning.

BC01 – Carrying out preventive maintenance on a heat pump or air-conditioning unit 

Checking the seal on a heat pump or air-conditioning unit
Carrying out a preventative inspection of a heat pump or air-conditioning unit 

BC02 - Carrying out corrective maintenance on a heat pump or air-conditioning unit 

Diagnosing a fault in a heat pump or air-conditioning unit
Restoring a heat pump or air-conditioning unit to working order 

BC03 - Installing a heat pump or air-conditioning system 

Recommending a heat pump or air-conditioning solution
Installing and commissioning a heat pump or air-conditioning system 

Obtain the certificate of competence in the handling of Category 1 refrigerants, as well as the necessary electrical authorisations and prior authorisation to carry out work on electrical installations relating to B2V, BC and BR, in compliance with current regulations and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) rules.

Throughout the programme, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor the learning to each individual’s needs.

The work placement also enables students to develop their professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, work-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, practical scenarios and collaborative activities enable learning in conditions that closely resemble the real-world workplace.

• Certificate of professional qualification (CQP) Level 4

Further information on this qualification (RNCP39873, exact title of the qualification, name of the awarding body, date of registration of the certification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

A faithful representation of the job and good motivation to do it

12 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Personalised course
• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms

Positioning upstream of training entry.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

Taking into account beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.

Evaluators with expertise in observing and analysing results (mastery of skills).

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

Teachers certified by the French Education Nationale, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional speakers.

This course consists of certified skills modules, which can be undertaken and assessed separately.

Assessments take place at the end of the course (one-off assessment) based on a portfolio of professional work and an interview with a panel of industry experts.

Positioning test by appointment.

Interview by appointment.

Placement in the following roles:

Energy maintenance technician, heating and air-conditioning control systems repair technician, heating electromechanic, thermal maintenance technician, heating and air-conditioning operations supervisor and repair technician, thermal systems maintenance mechanic, maintenance thermal engineer, heating maintenance technician, heating and air-conditioning operations repair technician, heating maintenance and operations technician, heating network operations technician, refrigeration engineer.

Work for companies certified as ‘Reconnue Garante de l’Environnement’ (RGE) by accreditation bodies (Qualit’ENR offers the ‘QualiPAC’ qualification, Qualifelec offers the ‘Heat Pump’ qualification, QualiBat offers the ‘QualiBat RGE’ qualification, etc.) in order to maintain and install these systems in private homes and public buildings.

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