Heat pump and air conditioning installer vocational qualification (TP IPACC)

On completion of this training course, the holder will be able to:

• Install single-station split system and multi-station DRV air conditioning equipment, as well as air/water heat pumps, in compliance with the standards and technical specifications in force.

• Perform the installation of indoor and outdoor units, the routing and connection of refrigerant, electrical and, where applicable, hydraulic and domestic hot water connections.

• Perform the preliminary checks, commission the installations, charge with refrigerant and make the adjustments required for the proper operation of the equipment and existing heating systems.

• Parameterise the control devices, write the commissioning reports and complete the regulatory documents relating to the handling of refrigerants.

• Intervene independently on site while complying with the instructions of your line manager and the customer's expectations.

• Strictly apply safety, occupational risk prevention and health protection rules, particularly during electrical work, work at height or work involving refrigerants.

• Use individual and collective protective equipment appropriate to the work situations encountered.

• Inform the customer on the use of the equipment installed, its safe operating conditions and associated good practice.

• Adopt a professional posture that enhances the company's image with customers and users.

• Actively contribute to the ecological and energy transition by installing efficient equipment, using refrigerants with a low environmental impact and ensuring the sorting and recovery of waste from interventions.

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

BC01 – Install and commission air-to-air air-conditioning or heat pump systems

• Install an air-to-air air-conditioning or heat pump system, single-unit or multi-unit split-system units
• Install multi-unit air-to-air air-conditioning or heat pump systems of the DRV type
• Commission air-to-air air-conditioning or heat pump systems

BC02 - Install and commission air-to-water heat pump systems

• Install an air-to-water heat pump system
• Commission an air-to-water heat pump system 

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

A work placement also enables learners 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.

• Professional qualification from the Ministry of Labour Level 3

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP41871, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

Level 3ème or 2 years experience.

Manual skills.

14 people

• Fully classroom-based training

The training takes place in person at the centre, which provides the ideal setting for building group dynamics, encouraging interactive discussions between trainees and making use of professional equipment.

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of entry to training.

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

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

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification procedures, support by the GRETA-CFA TH referent.

Equivalences and gateways: to be studied on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate's background.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

For this professional qualification, ongoing assessments (ECF) are organised throughout the course to evaluate the candidate’s progress and their mastery of professional skills.

The final examination takes place before a two-member examination panel comprising professionals from the sector. It comprises a professional role-play and an interview based on the professional portfolio (DP), which highlights the experience and skills developed by the candidate.

The final examination takes place within two months of the end of the training course.

The examination panel validates all or part of the Professional Qualification. In the event of partial validation, the professional competence certificates (CCP) (or competence modules) obtained are valid for a period of five years.

The candidate may subsequently complete the missing modules to obtain the Professional Qualification in its entirety.

Type of jobs available:

- Air conditioning technician;

- Heating and air conditioning installer;

- Refrigeration and air conditioning installer.

Sectors of activity:

- VSEs and SMEs in the climatic engineering sector carrying out the installation of heating, heat pump and air conditioning equipment;
- VSEs and SMEs in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector carrying out the installation of air conditioning and heat pump equipment;
- ETIs in climatic engineering through a local office holding a heat pump and air conditioning installation service.

Continue your studies by:

- TP Technicien d'intervention en chauffage, climatisation, sanitaire et énergies renouvelables

- Bac Pro Installateur en chauffage, climatisation, et énergies renouvelables

- BP Monteur en installations du génie climatique et sanitaire

- BP Installateur dépanneur en froid et conditionnement d'air.

Access for people with disabilities

Catering

Transport

Work in the air with this training course!

Success rate: 100% out of 11 people sitting the exam