This course is designed for practicing electricians, electrical technicians and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing. You may want to update your skills, or to use the course as part of your continuous professional development.
Course content
The course takes 20 hours to complete and is made up of a single unit:
LCL-E3010: Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Subjects include (but are not limited to):
Key requirements for installation of electrical energy storage systems
Equipment, arrangements and operating modes of EESS
Design and installation of EESS
Verification and handover of electrical energy storage systems
You will complete four practical assessments as you go through the course, with one 90-minute online multiple-choice assessment.
Course requirements
This qualification is aimed at electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing. Applicants should be working within the electrical industry, ideally hold a formal Level 3 electrical qualification and must hold a current BS7671 qualification.
Everyone who wishes to take part in this course will take an initial assessment to make sure they are able to complete it. That assessment will create a skills map that outlines and identifies any additional training requirements you might need.
Course materials
IEC Code of Practice – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (cost details above).
Course dates 2024
11-12 January
18-19 January
8-9 February
22-23 February
7-8 March
21-22 March
All applications must be received at least five working days before the course begins.
This regulated qualification is for learners who want to demonstrate their knowledge of the installation and maintenance of solar thermal hot water systems.
You may be looking to update and extend your skills, obtain a licence to practice, prepare for further learning or training and/or extend the range of work you can undertake. Alternatively, this course may form part of your continuous professional development.
Course content
The course is made up of four units:
LCL-R3030: Know the requirements to install, commission and hand over solar thermal hot water systems.
LCL-R3032: Install, commission and hand over solar thermal hot water systems.
LCL-R3033: Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain solar thermal hot water systems.
LCL-R3031: Inspect, service and maintain solar thermal hot water systems.
Subjects include (but are not limited to):
Health and safety risks and safe systems of work
Regulatory/standard requirements relating to practical installation, testing and commissioning
Types and layouts of solar thermal hot water systems and the purpose of components
How to diagnose and fix faults in ‘active’ solar thermal hot water system installations
Connecting solar thermal hot water system collector circuits to combination boiler domestic hot water circuits
Installing solar collector arrays and pipework
Requirements for testing, commissioning and handing over solar and active solar thermal hot water system installations.
Routine service and maintenance
You’ll be assessed on work performance activities as you go through the course, and take one short-response written assessment.
Course requirements
To apply for this course, you’ll need at least one of the following qualifications:
N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing
N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation)
N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation)
N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Oil-Fired Technical Services
N/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
You may also apply if you hold certification that predates N/SVQ qualifications, provided it demonstrates your competence in these subjects.
If your qualifications don’t include certification in the subjects below, you’ll also need separate certification covering:
Water Regulations/Water Byelaws
Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems
Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating
Course materials
All training materials and equipment will be provided.
Course dates 2024
22-24 January
26-28 February
14-16 March
All applications must be received at least five working days before the course begins.
This course is designed for anyone aged 18 and over, working in the electrical industry. You may want to update your skills or to use the course as part of your continuous professional development.
Course content
The course is made up of four units:
LCL-R3010 – Know the requirements to install, commission and hand over small-scale solar photovoltaic systems
LCL-R3011 – Install, commission and hand over small-scale solar photovoltaic systems
LCL-R3012 – Know the requirements to inspect, service and maintain small-scale solar photovoltaic systems
LCL-R3013 – Inspect, service and maintain small-scale solar photovoltaic systems
Subjects include (but are not limited to):
Health and safety risks and safe systems of work
Regulations/standards relating to installation, testing and commissioning
Design principles of module array size and position
Protection techniques and components
Testing, commissioning and handover of solar photovoltaic systems
Commissioning, inspection, testing, handing over, servicing and maintenance of installations
Fault diagnosis and fixing.
You will complete seven practical assessments as you go through the course, plus one 50-minute online multiple-choice assessment.
Course requirements
To apply for this course, you will need to be working within the electrical industry, have relevant experience and hold:
Level 3 Electrotechnical N/SVQ or equivalent
Level 3 qualification in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018
Level 3 qualification in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
You may also apply if you are a qualified supervisor in a recognised Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) and you’ve met the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS).
Course dates 2024
2-4 January
8-10 January
15-17 January
22-24 January
29-31 January
5-7 February
12-14 February
19-21 February
26-28 February
4-6 March
11-13 March
18-20 March
25-27 March
All applications must be received at least five working days before the course begins.
Installation of dedicated conductive charging equipment for electric and hybrid vehicles, including extended-range vehicles.
Installation of AC and DC charging equipment for plug-in electric vehicles.
This Level 3 Award complies with BS EN 61851 and the fourth edition of the Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Equipment Installations. It has been updated to include changes made by BS7671:2018+A2:2022.
This course will be held at ourtraining centre in Rainham from 9am to 3:50pm.
Who is this course for
This course is designed for practicing electricians, electrical technicians and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing.
You may be looking to update and extend your skills, obtain a licence to practice, prepare for further learning or training and/or extend the range of work you can undertake. Alternatively, this course may form part of your continuous professional development.
Course content
The course is made up of a single unit:
LCL-E3007: Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
Subjects include (but are not limited to):
Key requirements for electric vehicle charging equipment (EVCE) installations.
Equipment of, and differences between, the four charging modes
Preparation for design and installation of EVCE.
Installation of EVCE in domestic, commercial and industrial locations.
Verification, inspection, testing and handover of an EVCE installation.
You will complete two practical assessments as you go through the course and one 50-minute online assessment.
Course requirements
To apply for this course, you’ll need experience of installing electrical installations in domestic, non-domestic premises or both, and hold both of the following as a minimum:
Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition).
If you do not hold these qualifications but have auditable, relevant experience, you can take a formal RPL assessment with an approved electrical assessor to determine suitability for the course.
Course materials
All training materials and equipment will be provided.
Course dates2024
25-26 January
15-16 February
29 February – 1 March
14-15 March
All applications must be received at least five working days before the course begins.
Green Skills Renewable Training Centre opening Spring 2023
Plans for the largest green skills renewable training centre in Greater London to open in Spring 2023 have been unveiled. The partnership between world-leading heat pump manufacturer Daikin UK, renewable technology solutions and training provider Quantum Group and the Centre of Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) will be a huge step forward in the drive to decarbonise homes across the region and create jobs in the green skills sector.
The Centre of Excellence will help the region’s plumbing and heating installers diversify into renewable heating solutions and ensure the long-term competitiveness of their businesses, as fossil fuel boilers are phased out.
The Government has set a target of installing 600,000 heat pumps in homes by 2028 and this state-of-the-art training centre in Essex will play an important role in helping to meet that target, training more than 2,000 heat pump installers a year from Spring 2023.
Once trained, these installers will continue to receive support from Daikin UK in safely and efficiently installing its heat pumps across the region and further afield. Their work installing heat pumps and other renewable technologies including Solar PV, will play a vital role in driving the UK further towards its goals of energy efficiency and energy security.
Heat pumps have huge potential to reduce energy usage and bills in the home. Over its 15-year lifespan*, switching from a fossil fuel boiler to an air source heat pump can save homeowners more than £3,000 when compared to a gas boiler, more than £6,000 compared with oil and more than £9,000 compared to LPG.
Martin Passingham, Product and Training Manager at Daikin UK commented: “It’s never been more important for heating installers to have green skills and ensure that they are prepared for the future. With gas boilers being banned in new homes from 2025, and incentives in place to ensure the country’s existing housing stock is upgraded to low carbon heating, household demand for alternatives like heat pumps is stronger than ever.
“We’re proud to be supporting Quantum Group and CEME as they blaze a trail to increase the region’s bank of renewable heating installers. It’s important that homeowners know that their heat pump will be installed by a highly trained professional – and that’s exactly what this training centre will do.
“With lifetime savings of between 24 and 37 tonnes of carbon*, switching from gas, oil or LPG to a heat pump can have a massive impact on the carbon footprint of your home and represents our best chance to make a significant contribution towards our national net-zero targets.”
Maria Gonella, Managing Partner at Quantum Group, one of the biggest integrated renewable technology solutions and training providers in London and the South East area, said: “We’re delighted to be working with CEME and Daikin UK to offer even more opportunities for installers in the region to upskill and put London and the South East at the forefront of the UK’s journey to low carbon technologies.
“Daikin puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does, and we can’t think of a more deserving brand and better range of heat pumps to train the nation’s future installers on.
“The last couple of years have been difficult, with the pandemic taking a real toll. We’d like to thank Havering Council for their support and their belief in us throughout our journey. We’re continuing to grow and take on exciting new projects including designing and installing renewable technologies training centres for college groups across Greater London and the home counties.
“Our continued investment in our training facilities and working with Daikin UK, the leading HVAC manufacturer is our priority to create the changed needed to ensure a cleaner future. It is our generations responsibility to create our tomorrow.”
Noorzaman Rashid, CEO of CEME, commented: “We’re excited to get started, supporting the upskilling of installers ready for heat pump installations to hit the government trajectory. The Centre of Excellence will allow us to help them take advantage of the huge opportunity that renewable forms of heating present for future proofing their businesses.”
Launch of our Training Centre in green renewable technologies
At the Quantum Group, we recently opened our doors to deliver LCL Awards accredited qualifications in the design, installation and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), helping tradespeople in and around London upskill in heat pumps following the growing demand for low carbon, cost-effective heating. Our centre also has course approval from CIPHE. In addition to our ASHP course, we also offer a new Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings designed by CIPHE, WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) and Hot Water Systems and Safety (incl Unvented Hot Water). Further courses in Solar Thermal, Solar PV and Battery Storage will be launched soon.
The new training facility will see plumbers and heating engineers learn how to use cutting edge Daikin equipment and develop skills required to build low energy homes, to modify existing homes and businesses to become more energy efficient.
The centre, housed at our Daikin Sustainable Home Centre in Rainham, only 11 miles from London Docklands, features an open plan training room with a Daikin air source heat pump and cylinders to provide hands-on training and learning. There is also an assessment room where our learners sit their online examinations.
The focus for this renewable training centre is to train and upskill in green technologies in order to help the Government meet their target of net zero by 2025.
There are currently 135,000 qualified heating plumbing engineers in the UK, of which only 3000-4000 are heat pump trained. Around 35,000 heat pumps are installed in the UK per year which is far off the 600,000 installations target that the Government wish to meet by 2028 as part of its ambitions for the UK to become carbon neutral in 2050. We collaborated with Havering Council and hosted the Green Business Event in August as they have set their carbon neutral goal as a borough for 2040. With our focus and ethos on social value and encouraging local business links, we fully support Havering in doing so!
To support stimulate this growth, the Government announced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in April 2022, which offers up to £5,000 towards the cost of an Air Source Heat Pump. This coupled with the increasing concerns over the cost of energy, mean heat pumps and other renewable technologies are set to become a common part of our homes and businesses. Our mission is to help with this growth and train installers to be a part of this. There are simply not enough trained installers to meet the increasing demand for heat pumps, nor the need for them.
Once our learners have successfully completed their LCL course, they are invited and encouraged to attend free Daikin Altherma LT Monobloc Standard Installation Level 1 course.
We support engineers and installers by offering design guidance as our renewable energy team can produce the design and schematics for the best technical, renewable solution regardless of scale. Our experience ranges from domestic new installation to retrofit to commercial housing projects or public service facility. We are also MCS accredited so we really do offer a great support package!
Maria Gonella, Director of Quantum Group, says: “With the many world problems at the moment; war, climate change, economic crises and many many more, when I despair at the state of the world my hope will always be in education. It is the key to everything and is vital for our sustainable futures.
With education and upskilling you will find the answers to all of these challenges. We have the ability to create the change. Never hold back in advancing the solutions in your professional lives ; your education is the most valuable asset you have and one that needs constant reinvestment and renewal.”
Book your training course now
Our LCL Awards Accredited renewable training centre is only 11 miles from London Docklands (click here for directions). We offer the following training courses:
Which Air Conditioning system is right for my home?
During our current heatwave it is clear that our summer temperatures are soaring higher than ever so it is imperative we have ways to keep our homes cool with the latest air conditioning solutions.
Whether you are looking at cooling a single room or a whole house, or somewhere in between, we can design and find the right solution for you. From hi-velocity small duct systems through to wall mounted, concealed ducted, cassettes, floor standing or ceiling suspended units, there are many options to choose from depending on your budget and requirements.
In this blog, we detail the 6 different air conditioning systems to help you figure out which option is right for you.
Invisible.AC is a discreet and quiet hi-velocity ducted system which offers a versatile and efficient air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and UV air purification solution.
The highly efficient air-handling units distribute cooled or warmed air through flexible space-saving mini ducts, injecting the air at hi-velocity through discreet linear slots or round ceiling or floor outlets, making this air conditioning unit almost invisible (hence the name).
The aspiration air jets eliminate drafts and ensure a temperature differential no greater than 1 degree Celsius throughout a room (compared to a variation of up to 6 degrees Celsius with other air conditioning systems).
The system also removes 30% more relative humidity. The reduced humidity means that the temperature can be set higher, saving energy, and running costs when cooling.
System zoning provides flexibility and control to set precise temperatures for different conditions in different areas.
The Invisible.AC system is one of the quietest systems available due to the use of patented acoustic technology throughout, ensuring that the system operates at low noise levels with minimum vibration.
Wall mounted units
Wall mounted units are the most popular choice mainly because they are the cheapest to install but also because they can be fitted in rooms without the need for re-decoration. The units are usually long and thin and placed at a high level on the wall. We would recommend the Daikin convectors which can be used on a reversible air to water heat pump.
Concealed Ducted systems
If you want better efficiency, or you simply want a portion of your home to be cooled, then ducted units are a great option. They are usually one of the more expensive options, but they are certainly aesthetically pleasing and are proving hugely popular in new-build properties.
The ductwork and units can be hidden within the ceiling, wall, cupboards or loft space, so all that is visible is a stylish small supply and return grille.
There are various grille designs available to complement any interior design. Our surveyors will talk you through various solutions, to ensure you achieve the design aesthetic you desire.
Ceiling cassettes
Ceiling cassettes are engineered to provide optimal air flow in 4 directions in all types of small and large spaces, while freeing up wall and floor space.
Ceiling cassette air conditioning are widely popular in the commercial setting. From office to retail stores and warehouses, they are incredibly useful for both the comfort of the staff and customers as well maintaining optimum temperatures.
Floor standing units
Floor standing units are a great solution for buildings that do not have a lot of available wall space or those that have fragile walls/glass walls. They can also be used in premises where the ceiling space is not suitable, or the unit needs to be concealed at a low level and out of line of sight.
Floor mounted units can look very discreet minimising the impact on the room’s aesthetics. They typically look similar in appearance and size to a radiator.
Ceiling suspended units
Ceiling suspended units are fitted to the ceiling to provide fast and effective cooling in large spaces and feature swing louvres which effectively distribute cool air around a large space.
Ceiling suspended units are the ideal solution for rooms without false ceilings and are perfect for uniform air distribution in large spaces because of their long air flow. Although less discreet than ceiling cassettes, modern units are slim and lightweight, unoffensive in appearance and extremely quiet when in operation.
Book a free consultation with our Sales Engineer
There are many options to choose from and it can be quite overwhelming to decide which one is the best fit for your home. As an approved partner of all the major brands, we are able to design, install and maintain all types of systems within residential and commercial environments. One of our Sales Engineers can help you choose which system best fits your needs and budget.
Are you thinking of installing an air source heat pump? Are you wondering how an air source heat pump compares to a traditional boiler? Or how much it costs to run a heat pump?
With the government heralding air source heat pumps as the successors of the traditional gas boiler as part of their Boiler Upgrade Scheme, it’s an important time to weigh up your options and how these two compare. We dive it into it all below.
Already decided on an air source heat pump? Get in touch with us.
Air source heat pumps are an alternative way to heat your home which are much more efficient than traditional boilers since they move existing heat energy from outside your home into your home, whilst most traditional boilers burn fossil fuel. They essentially enable you to generate your own renewable energy and usually will save you money on energy bills.
Most heat pumps are based on air to water heat pump technology and transfer heat from the outside air to water which then heat your rooms via radiators or underfloor heating. It can also heat water stored in a hot water cylinder for your hot taps, showers and baths.
So, how do heat pumps compare to gas boilers?
A boiler will produce a lot of heat with a high temperature difference in a very short space of time. A boiler can thus work with radiators with a very high temperature, whereas a heat pump, produces heat more slowly and with a smaller temperature difference. The low temperature of the heat pump means that the radiator (or emitter) needs to have a much larger surface area.
This also means that emitters such as underfloor heating (UFH), which run at a lower temperature than standard radiators, are an ideal emitter with heat pumps.
To homeowners, they create the same result, but the difference in the way the two technologies work means that they need to have a different design setup when it comes to how the heat is delivered to the property.
How efficient is a heat pump?
Heat pumps do use electricity to run, but due to the refrigeration (vapour compression) cycle the heat delivered to the home can be 300% up to 500% more than the electricity used.
The efficiency of a heat pump is known as the Coefficient of Performance (CoP) which is the ratio of the amount of electricity used to the amount of heat produced.
As an example, if the heat pump uses 1kWh of electricity and produces 3 kWh of heat, then the CoP is 3 or can also be referred to as a 300% efficiency.
Heat pumps could potentially reduce your energy bills
Running costs will depend on how your heat pump is designed and how it is operated. Savings on your energy bill will also depend on the system you are replacing
Research from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a Brussels-based non-profit which specialises in the environmental impact of natural gas and power, found that those who switch from gas boilers to heat pumps could save £211 a year on their energy bills. Therefore benefiting from the soaring energy prices we’re going to continue experiencing for some time.
Air source heat pumps can also provide cooling in summer
During the summer, certain heat pumps are able to reverse the process and providing cooling, effectively making the system an air conditioner.
Heat pumps do have a higher cost of installation
An air source heat pump costs more than a new gas boiler to install. The typical cost ranges from £12,000 to £14,000, including installation. However, the Government are offering up to £5,000 towards air source heat pump installation from April 2022.
Heat pumps provide you with an incentive
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme launches in April 2022 and will replace the RHI until April 2025 to help homeowners in England & Wales afford the upfront costs of heat pumps. Homeowners can apply to receive a grant for their system for a flat rate of £5,000 for the purchase of air source heat pumps (ASHP).
Get in touch with us for a free, no obligation chat and budget quotation about whether a heat pump will be right for your home. Email sales@thequantumgroup.uk.com or call 01708 528240.
We would recommend that you visit our Sustainable Home Centre so we can explain our heat pump solutions in more detail. We have a wide range of heat pumps on display as well as a working model complete with various indoor system options. We are close to the M25 and the A13 and our Centre is open weekdays from 09:00-16:00, so please let me know if you would like to arrange a visit.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Here’s everything you need to know
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme launches next month, April 2022. We share everything you need to know about how you can get up to £6,000 off the cost of a heat pump.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will launch on 1st April 2022 and is part of the Heat and Buildings Strategy to aid the decarbonisation of buildings. It will provide upfront grants to support the upfront costs of installing heat pumps in homes and some non-domestic buildings in England and Wales.
How much funding can you receive?
Homeowners in England and Wales will be able to access grants of £5,000 to have air source heat pumps installed, and £6,000 for ground source heat pumps.
However, as the funding is provided through grants, you will need to pay the difference if costs of installation exceed the grant you receive.
Are you eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
You must meet a few requirements to be eligible:
You must be a homeowner or small business owner
Your property must be in England or Wales
The building must have been issued an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in the past 10 years, which either has:
No recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation
It has recommendations but you insulate you home ahead of applying for Boiler Upgrader Scheme
Your property has an insulation exemption
Custom and self-build homes will also be eligible under the scheme. Custom and self-builders will be given a three-month validity period to complete their installation and do not need to provide an EPC to provide evidence of insulation eligibility.
How do you apply?
Applications will open from 1st April 2022, but the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will operate on a “first-come, first-served basis”, so if you are thinking about installing a heat pump, get in touch with us as soon as possible to ensure you will be able to apply for this grant.
After you have agreed our quotation, as an MCS installer, we will apply for the voucher on your behalf and you will then be contacted by Ofgem to confirm that you wish to go ahead with the project. We will then have 3 months to complete the project.
How long will the scheme run?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme will run from April 2022 until April 2025.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late – get in touch with us now to enquire about a heat pump in your home
Contact us for a free, no obligation chat about whether a heat pump is right for your home, find out more about how heat pumps work and the process of installation.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is first-come, first-served, so don’t miss out. Get in touch today by emailing sales@thequantumgroup.uk.com or call 01708 528240.
The demand for heat pump installation is extremely high following the government’s incentive to phase out gas boilers, and, what with the latest dramatic increase in soaring energy bills, demand really is at its greatest.
We are delighted to be offering you free Daikin training at our Daikin Sustainable Home Centre in Rainham. We are located close to London, just off the M25.
Daikin are the market leaders in renewable energy as heat pump and air conditioning manufacturers, so we are thrilled to have partnered with them. Our trainer is very knowledgeable and has 15 years of industry experience working with heat pumps.
But don’t just take our word for it, here is what one of our previous attendees have had to say:
“I highly rate this course on Daikin Heat Pumps hosted and presented by Quantum Group. Very digestible and practical…” Leon Gadsdon – Building Services Consultant Engineer
The details you need to know
Dates available:
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Wednesday 11th May 2022
Wednesday 15th June 2022
Time: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Entry requirements: We do require that you complete an online pre-course training ahead of the training day in the comfort of your own home. It helps keep the training session succinct (so hopefully we can finish earlier!) if you are all aware of the basics of heat pumps. There are 5 modules, including a final assessment. The total course time is 150 minutes, but you don’t have to complete in one sitting – for your convenience you can work on each modular stage if you so wish! On completion of online training, you will receive an email from Daikin with a certificate.
Certification awarded: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate and there is also an opportunity to win a refractometer in a prize raffle!
