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are in the works for those already qualified, while the curriculum at colleges is being reviewed for those entering the industry. Educational establishments across the south of England have invited the CIPHE to collaborate

Live online training for wetrooms

Continuing its virtual ‘We Are Wetrooms’ training seminars, Impey has announced the full line-up of dates for 2023. There will be nine sessions taking place from March to November aimed at installers, plumbers and tilers as well as retailers and merchant counter sales staff.

Free online training on Grant UK’s underfloor heating range is now available to complete via the company’s eLearning Academy. The on-demand course provides an introduction to Grant’s Uflex underfloor heating range and includes an overview of the systems, accessories and controls.

The course is approximately 20 minutes in duration and includes a general introduction to the range before taking a closer look at the Uflex, Uflex MINI and Overlay Board underfloor heating systems available from Grant . It also provides an overview of the core components and accessories within the Uflex range as well as covering the controls and wiring centres. A brief summary of the company’s underfloor heating design and support services is also included.

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Stamp of approval from BPEC

Officially opened in January, Ideal Heating’s new National Training and Technology Centre in Bridgehead will focus on low carbon heating, offering BPEC-accredited training courses and qualifications. The courses are part of Ideal’s Expert Academy.

The centre aims to support the industry as the UK works to upskill its installer base to meet net zero targets. In the last year alone, the Ideal Expert Academy has trained 165 people for their BPEC heat pump qualification.

The training sessions are led by Shaun Hunt, Impey’s technical and trade marketing manager, and delivered from a specially designed studio that allows for tailored online courses, blending pre-recorded videos with live Q&A opportunities.

Each session is presented via Zoom and lasts a couple of hours, covering: wetroom installation and floor formers; installation into a wooden or concrete floor; how to achieve the perfect wetroom gradient; drainage (gravity fed and pumped waste); and leak-free

BPEC is an industry leader in providing qualifications, assessments, courses and learning materials to ensure installers receive high standards of training. This is combined with hands-on practical equipment, such as a fully functioning live heat pump training suite.

Andrew Johnson, training director at Ideal Heating, says: “The investment in our training centre, and longstanding relationship with BPEC, will help our heating engineers continue to thrive as the industry moves towards low carbon heating solutions.”

Ideal offers courses throughout the UK. To find out more about content and locations, please use the link below.

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Jerry Whiteley, technical manager at the CIPHE, says: “In a plumbing and heating capacity, identifying ways to help individuals attain real world skills is something we’re passionate about. The goal through our project is to increase the confidence of qualified engineers and to make the journey for industry newcomers that bit easier.

“Currently we’re exploring ways to establish the volume of energy and water used through different household activities, but this is likely to evolve and expand further as we continue. By working with colleges, local authorities and curriculum leads we’ll be able to ensure the educational content meets the needs of all involved.”

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Everything you need to know about heat pumps

NIBE is highlighting the comprehensive range of heat pump courses available at its newly refurbished Chesterfield Training Academy, where installers can get training on installation, commissioning, and service/maintenance.

Installers registered with NIBE Pro can also sign up for Ofqual regulated training and technical support. The RQF Level 3 Award in Heat Pump Technology fulfils the requirements for MCS, is recognised by NAPIT and is LCL Awards-approved.

Other courses available in Chesterfield include a one-day session on air source installation and commissioning. It covers the theory of air source heat pumps, NIBE’s product range, applications and sizing, mechanical and electrical installation, docking diagrams, control systems, system commissioning, and basic fault finding. This can be followed up with a course dedicated to service and maintenance of air and ground source heat pumps.

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Attendees are encouraged to ask questions about their current projects, discuss Impey’s product installation requirements and tailor the course to their level of understanding.

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Free to take renewables

Existing plumbers and gas engineers in the UK are invited to take advantage of free renewables training from Options Skills.

Recognising the demand for comprehensive renewable heating training, Options Skills invested in developing its renewable heating hubs in Birmingham, Manchester and London. The trainer has secured government-backed funding to deliver this training, allowing tradespeople to futureproof their careers.

“With the increase in demand for low carbon heating, there is a need for qualified heat pump engineers to carry out the upgrades and changeovers to air and ground

In all, seven courses are offered out of Chesterfield, covering not just air and ground source, but also exhaust air heat pumps as well as training in low temperature heating and hot water design. Find out more about the courses on offer as well as prices and dates using the reader link below.

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These free courses are available until March 31st.

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