Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its online training course, with the launch of Heat Pump Pass 2.
The company said that the new module delivers advanced training for installers, providing them with essential skills and comprehensive technical knowledge to support the transition towards renewable heating.
Stiebel Eltron stated that the course is designed to cater for heating engineers wishing to transition from boiler installation to heat pumps, trainee heating engineers and existing heat pump engineers looking to expand their knowledge of different technologies.
The updated training module “builds on the success of Heat Pump Pass 1”, the company noted.
Both Heat Pump Pass courses offer installers an in-depth understanding of heat pump technology and key installation practices, it said.
Held online, the first course comprises five hours of on-demand video training delivered in 26 segments. Stiebel Eltron said it provides an “essential overview” of how heat pumps work, covering technical concepts and initial installation considerations.
The new add-on module, Heat Pump Pass 2, offers two additional hours of training over 11 segments. It focuses on critical aspects such as conducting heat loss calculations, selecting appropriate products and accurately sizing systems using Stiebel Eltron’s tools and calculators.
Earlier this year, Stiebel Eltron launched an in-person training course designed specifically for gas installers who are looking to transition to heat pump technology.
The course is hosted at the company’s training centre at its Wirral headquarters, 10 installers have been trained since it began in August.
Mark McManus, managing director at Stiebel Eltron UK, said: “If the UK is to transition towards renewable heating technologies, we simply need to have more installers who are able to fit them, whether it be for consumers or businesses.
“At Stiebel Eltron we recognise the role we have in not only providing the technology but also in sharing the knowledge that we have which will leave the UK’s installers able to handle it confidently.
“We’ve always had excellent feedback on our training and expanding it so we can further support professionals, whether they are new to the sector or a seasoned veteran, made absolute sense. We’re looking forward to welcoming the next round of trainees and sharing our expertise.”