Upskill with PICAC: Heat Pump Training for Plumbers
SUBSIDISED TRAINING TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR PLUMBING CAREER
TRAINING LOCATIONS
GEELONG
127 Myers St, Geelong
AVAILABLE COURSES
Heat Pump training courses normally commence at 7:30am and end at 1:00pm. Once enrolled, your course times will be confirmed.
Tuesday - 15/9/26
BENDIGO
62 – 104 Charleston Road Bendigo
AVAILABLE COURSES
Heat Pump training courses normally commence at 7:30am and end at 1:00pm. Once enrolled, your course times will be confirmed.
Wednesday - 30/9/26
ONLINE
Our Heat Pump training course is offered as an online format for those unable to attend our live training venues. Enrol now and course details will be shared with you.
REGISTER FOR A FUTURE COURSE DATE
If current dates are not suitable please register your details and we will be in touch as future training dates are scheduled.
FREE
TRAINING
FLEXIBLE
DELIVERY
HANDS-ON
LEARNING
APPROVED SOLAR VICTORIA TRAINING
COURSE STRUCTURE
FACE-TO-FACE WORKSHOP
ONLINE COURSE
KEY TOPICS COVERED
- How heat pump hot water systems work
- Types of systems: Integrated vs Split-System
- System Design, rebates and subsidies
- Refrigerants and their impact on performance
- Installation best practices and placement guidelines
- Factors affecting performance: temperature, humidity, location
- Energy efficiency and Coefficient of Performance (COP)
- Sizing systems for household demand
COURSE ELIGIBILITY
WHO CAN ENROL
- Registered and licensed plumbers in Victoria
- Fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Victoria
COST
This training is completely free for eligible participants (see above). It is fully funded by the Victorian Government through Solar Victoria’s Training and Workforce Development Program.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
- Metro Melbourne: PICAC Brunswick & Narre Warren
- Regional VIC: PICAC Geelong and selected regional venues
CONTACT INFO
For more information about plumbing upskilling programs, please contact: heatpump@picac.vic.edu.au
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