In 2004 the SAVE project EU-CERT.HP was started by seven partners and associates from ten countries, aimed at initiating a European training and quality campaign for installers in the field of heat pump technology. It was supported by the European Commission within the Intelligent Energy Programme and was completed in December 2006.
The project focused on training, certification and dissemination.
- Training: Development of a common European training programme for heat pump installers. This included piloting the first training courses and examinations in all participating countries.
- Certification: Development of a European Certification Programme for heat pump installers and the pilot certification of installers from the participating countries. Eligibility for the certificate depends on passing the installer examination and demonstration of experience. The aim of the certificate is to identify competent specialists, who can design and install reliable, faultless and efficient heat pump systems and promote customer confidence.
- Dissemination: Promotion of the training and certification programme and EUCERT trademark at a national and international level via the EHPA web site, national heat pump associations and training agencies. As a consequence awareness amongst government agencies, manufacturers, installers and customers has been raised, giving the programme and certificate increasing importance in the market place.
Following completion of the EU-CERT.HP project, management and development of the training and certification programme is being taken forward by the Education Committee of the EHPA. This committee will be oversee the quality of the training and certification process and provide new material for the training course as heat pump technology continues to develop.
All interested countries are invited to adopt the defined training and certification programme. Today, the heat pump installer training courses and certification scheme are offered in Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. If your country is not listed above, but you are interested in training and/or certification, then contact EHPA for further information.
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