Baxi has launched a full suite of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses to support heating engineers and installers as they look to become more familiar with and qualified to install the increasingly popular technology.
From understanding how air source heat pumps work to designing, installing and commissioning them, Baxi’s new courses have been developed to help installers work comfortably and efficiently with the technology, at every level of experience.
For those starting out on their training with heat pumps, the ASHP Product Day explores the principles about how a heat pump works, the Baxi product range, installation considerations, the policy landscape and grants available to installers and customers.
For those looking to gain their Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation, BPEC’s accredited ASHP Course is a hands-on programme that covers the principles of design, installation, commissioning, and servicing of ASHP systems.
BPEC course applicants can now take advantage of the new government Heat Training Grant of up to £500 towards the cost of training. To further support engineers with the cost and time spent for qualification, those who take this up can also earn £1,000 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points once they register their first Baxi Air Source Heat Pump via the scheme.
Finally, installers already fitting heat pumps with BPEC accreditation, or another recognised heat pump qualification, can take the Baxi Heat Pump Installer Training. The modular courses are split into two parts, part one on design and application and part two on installation and commissioning of Baxi ASHP products and accessories.
Upon completion of the course, Baxi will offer a free-of-charge commissioning supervision service to give additional support to installers on their first installations. Once comfortable with the installation and satisfactory commissioning checks have been made, each engineer can become a Baxi Heat Pump Installer, earning enhanced warranty and points on installations through the Baxi Works loyalty scheme.
Harriet Evans, renewables director at Baxi, said: “We are so pleased to be able to bring our full suite of tried and tested heat pump training to installers across the UK. At Baxi, we are always committed to being a trusted partner to installers, and part of this is ensuring we are fully supporting them every step of the way in the transition to heat pumps.
“Whether they are just starting out on their journey, or are an experienced heat pump engineer looking to specialise as a Baxi Heat Pump installer, our training offering is all about getting installers comfortable with heat pumps.”