Introduction to Pumping Technology

Introduction to Pumping Technology (equivalent to RQF Level Two) 

Course Time Limit - 6 weeks. 
Final Test time limit - 2 hours.

Most students complete this course well within the time limit

• Course Fee:  £180.00 Plus Vat per person - Members: £150.00 Plus Vat
• Members should email k.kaur@bpma.org.uk for enrolment instructions
  
  Please remember to include VAT when making online payments

OBJECTIVES:
Learn why a pump is important, gain an appreciation of the wide range of pump types, find out how pumps are driven, understand the language of the pump industry and discover more about the industry.

SYLLABUS:

01	Introduction
02	What is a pump?
03	Units and Dimensions
04	Pump Family
05	Rotodynamic Pumps
06	Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps
07	Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pumps
08	The Family Tree
09	Pumping Issues
10	Pumping Systems
11	Legal Issues
12	The Pump Industry
13	Dictionary
14	Conversion Factors
15	Suggested Reading
16	Final Test Instructions

Each chapter concludes with a short test that allows the student to monitor their progress and understanding of the topic covered in that chapter. Although these tests will give a score, this does not go toward your final test score.

At and the end of the course there is a final assessment.
A pass rate of 60% must be achieved in the final assessment in order to gain OCN certification.

A score of below 60% will be classed as a fail, any student who fails the final test is able to purchase a retake for £100.00 plus Vat, this will allow access to the course for a further 3 months and one further attempt at the test.

• Course Fee:  £180.00 Plus Vat per person - Members: £150.00 Plus Vat
• Please remember to include VAT when making online payments
• Members should email k.kaur@bpma.org.uk for enrolment instructions