A new training initiative has launched providing heating installers with up to 70% off the training and associated qualifications required to become a heat pump engineer, GTEC reported this week.
The Heat pump Installer Training & Support Scheme (HITSS) delivers a complete package of support designed to make the process of becoming a heat pump installer as easy as possible.
Funded by the department of Building Energy & Industry Systems (BEIS) and managed by GTEC, HITSS funding covers heat pump qualifications, plus any other courses required – such as energy efficiency, hot water systems, water regulations and low temperature water system design, a statement said.
All training must be completed by 31 March 2023, offering a valuable window of opportunity for heating businesses to upskill in this promising low-carbon technology at a greatly reduced price.
Vouchers will be taken up very quickly so interested parties must apply as soon as possible, a statement added.
Griff Thomas, MD of GTEC said: “Following the success of the RHITSS last year, we were delighted to win another £1million of funding from BEIS, this time focussing solely on upskilling installers to heat pumps – a versatile technology that works well in most homes.
“The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which is underway now, provides an immediate route to market for qualified heat pump installers. It is just one of the mechanisms put in place by the government to stimulate the heat pump sector, secure the supply chain and drive down costs over the next 10 years.
“Air source heat pumps will also meet a large proportion of heating demand in new builds from 2025, when planned updates to the Building Regulations will effectively prohibit the use of gas boilers. Upskilling into heat pump system design and installation will future-proof building services installers’ careers and put them in the best possible position to take advantage of growth in the low-carbon sector.”
To apply and find out more, visit https://www.hitss.co.uk/