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Heat pumps skills gaps survey
1.
How important are the following additional KNOWLEDGE areas for an experienced RACHP technician who would want to work specifically on Heat Pumps? (select all that apply)
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Health and safety, PPE, site risk assessment etc for heat pump equipment
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Schematics and diagrams understanding
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Pipework - site fabrication techniques inc jointwork, pipebending fixing and supports
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Sizing and calculations
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Documentation hand over
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Explaining functioning to system owner
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Electrical controls and settings
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Understanding and skills in different jointing techniques used for heat pumps
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Environmental and efficiency awareness
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Function of key components such as compressors, condensers, expansion devices, etc
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Knowledge of different heat pump types (eg air to water, air to air etc)
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Knowledge of refrigerants used in heat pumps
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Knowledge of building legislation and standards
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
2.
How important are the following SKILLS areas for an experienced RACHP technician who would want to work specifically on Heat Pumps? (select all that apply)
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Pipework - site fabrication techniques inc jointwork, pipebending fixing and supports
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Electrical safety, isolation and connection
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Sizing and calculation of heat pump equipment
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Strength and Tightness testing
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Testing and fault finding
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Commissioning heat pumps and components
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Maintenance and repair of installed heat pumps
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Electrical controls and settings
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Selection of components and their operation
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Refrigerant leakage rectification and leak testing
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Skills in different jointing techniques
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Insulation of pipework
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Ability to use efficiency calculations to set or reset systems
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Use of Psychometic charts
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Use of pressure enthalpy diagrams
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Calculating cooling capacity
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
Able to carry out brazing effectively
Not needed
Useful
Very Important
Essential
3.
How should training be offered for existing RAC technicians who work on heat pump installation, service and maintenance areas?
Not needed
Online learning
Classroom training
Knowledge of heat pump system operation
Not needed
Online learning
Classroom training
Calculating sizing and efficiency of heat pumps etc
Not needed
Online learning
Classroom training
Carrying out installation, commissioning and fault finding of heat pumps
Not needed
Online learning
Classroom training
Understanding of water side of heat pump systems
Not needed
Online learning
Classroom training
4.
Are there any additional skills related to heat pump sizing, installation, commissioning , service and maintenance have not been covered above?
5.
Which areas do you currently work in
Heat Pump installation
Heat Pump specification
Heat Pump service and maintenance
Refrigeration and air conditioning as well as heat pumps
I dont currently work with heat pumps
Other (please specify)
6.
Please add your email if you would be available for us to contact you about heat pump skills in the future
