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Ideal Heating opens new training centre in Scotland
Ideal Heating has opened a new, dedicated training centre near Edinburgh to provide easier access to hands-on training for installers looking to reskill in low-carbon ...
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CHMM heat pump installs must be MCS-registered
MCS is an approved certification scheme for heat pump installations done as part of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM).
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Cheltenham manufacturer supports next generation of green engineers
Duracell Energy products were donated as part of the unveiling of the new Green Skills Centre.
Opinion
Why solar PV, heat pumps, and battery storage are crucial for UK installers
The key opportunity presented by the Golden Triangle of technologies.
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MCS hits record number of certified renewable contractors
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy technologies, now has over 5,250 contractors certified under the Scheme, the highest since it ...
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Could you train other installers? GTEC launches mass recruitment drive
The GTEC trainer roles are ideal for existing installers looking for new challenges or a break from the tools.
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Ideal Heating launches new online product training for installers
The free courses have been designed to provide installers with practical knowledge through bite-sized accessible modules.
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Installers invited to webinar on MCS changes
Core documentation has now been published on the redeveloped MCS.
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Government-backed heat pump training now available with NICEIC
NICEIC heat pump training now available with up to £500 off through the government’s Heat Training Grant.
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Diversify into heat networks with fully funded training
Fully funded heat network training from MEHNA and partners helps engineers upskill and tap into new green energy opportunities.
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Segen launches ‘best’ academy to drive installer numbers and industry standards
The cutting-edge facility will offer certified courses that combine classroom and real-world-type installations.
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CES launches apprenticeship in insulation and building treatments
CES launches a new two-year apprenticeship in insulation.
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Training academy to tackle UK renewables installer shortage
Segen opens its new academy, training 1,600 new renewables installers annually and bridging the skills gap to meet UK climate goals.
Special Report
Encouraging the green workforce of the future and bridging the skills gap
It's estimated that tens of thousands of new jobs will be needed to facilitate Net Zero. In this article we summarise what industry is doing to help, and talk to IfATE's Pamela Rahman about T Levels. Olivia Hullah also shares the story of her unexpected apprenticeship journey.
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Baxi opens doors to address installer skills gap
Baxi opened its new Solutions Academy to industry stakeholders, emphasising the importance of skills development and collaboration in addressing the installer skills gap and driving the energy transition.
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Industry leaders react to government’s Apprenticeship Levy reform
Key industry leaders from GTEC, NIBE, and Logic4training welcome the recent Apprenticeship Levy reform and Skills England report.
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Ideal Heating’s first female trainer will inspire women to seize low carbon opportunity
Experienced engineer swaps tools for training to become company's first female trainer.
Special Report
Beyond solar: S&S Live installer training hub to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever
The training hub will feature utility-scale solar and BESS training for the commercial market.
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Clearer vision, quality installations: MCS’ lead role in raising industry standards
A pivotal role in raising standards and increasing consumer confidence.
Interview
The new academy that offers installers more than simply skills training
A new academy, developed to address the industry skills shortage.
