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Becoming a qualified plumbing and heating engineer
PHSP launches new training advice on becoming a qualified plumbing and heating engineer.
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First German module manufacturer to receive prestigious accolade
Solarwatt becomes the first German module manufacturer to receive the prestigious ‘Cradle to Cradle’ accolade.
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OFTEC launches heat pump training course and technology neutral vision
OFTEC has announced the launch of a heat pump course developed by industry experts, which will help installers equip themselves with futureproof skills.
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New Low Carbon Homes installers’ event launches
An exciting new industry event specifically aimed at installers has been announced by Low Carbon Homes.
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Viva is BPEC approved for heat pump training
Halifax-based Viva Training, has been approved by BPEC for heat pump training, including GSHPs and ASHPs, which enables installers to expand into the renewables sector.
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Grant UK rolls out LCL awards for installers
Grant UK offers LCL award certification for installers.
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Heat pump CPD training with Grant UK and RIBA
Heat Pump CPD training is being rolled out with Grant UK and RIBA.
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Vital Energi joins forces with Liverpool College to support net zero targets
Great news for those entering the sector as Vital Energi and the city of Liverpool College have joined forces for the second year to deliver renewable energy and heat network apprenticeships across the UK.
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BPEC celebrates 30 years anniversary
Happy 30th anniversary to BPEC, which provides qualifications, assessments, training courses and learning materials to the plumbing and heating industry and the wider energy sector.
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Domestic Renewable Heat Initiative deadline fast approaching
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DHRI) closes to new applicants at midnight at the end of 31 March 2022.
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MCS launches consultancy on competency requirements
What do you think of the proposed competency requirements for MCS certification? How will it affect your business? Have an impact on the future and take part in the official consultation.
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Wolseley celebrates its first talent guild graduate
Wolseley which is celebrating its first graduate of the talent guild, John McLeod.
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Besa wins leading trade association award
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has won the Training Initiative of the Year at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) best practice awards. It was also shortlisted in three other categories: digital transformation, event of the year, and sustainability initiative.
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Powering ahead with new battery storage systems courses
Good news for electricians, electrical techs and engineers in Telford as a new battery energy storage training centre opens with an array of opportunities to build skills.
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Discounted heat pump training for Nottingham installers
Nottingham-based plumbing and heating tradespeople are being offered discounted heat pump training, by renewables training provider GTEC, to help them to brush up on their skills before the end of March 2022.
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Career in gas is a ‘good choice’
In a further boost to the industry, a recent survey by Logic4Training has revealed that 70% of installers believe a career in gas is a good choice.
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Panasonic sparks new generation of low carbon installers
In a bid to inspire installers of the future for a low carbon future, Panasonic has partnered with the Sparks series of events, where UK college lecturers will 'meet the manufacturer' cross the UK throughout January and February.
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Adding to the toolbox: do installers need to broaden their skills?
As the industry evolves to meet government targets to decarbonise homes across the UK, just how confident is the workforce to tackle the challenges ahead? Is the need for upskilling and retraining regarded as a positive step forward and how will installers navigate the surge in demand for heat pumps and updated installations?
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Learning lessons for future government green schemes
As we approach the launch of campaigns such as the Boiler Grant Scheme, due for release in April, as part of the government’s plans to drive down the cost of low carbon heating technologies, we believe reflection on past scheme failures will be the key to moving forward effectively in the future.
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Martindale Electric asks, how is this still happening?
Steve Dunning, managing director of Martindale Electric, explains how ALIVE can help safeguard renewable energy installers and ultimately save lives.
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OFTEC to offer heat pump assessments to installers
OFTEC is helping its installers to seize the opportunity offered by the growth in renewable heating technology.
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Installers future-proof with free heat pump courses
Installers get free heat pump courses from Logic4training.
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Why installers need MCS certification and how to get it
GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why having MCS certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is more important than ever before
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Survival steps to safety for electrical installations
Martindale Electric has created an updated version of the ALIVE acronym to help prevent loss of life and safeguard workplaces for anyone working in or near electrical installations.