England: Funding for training in heat pump installation now available

Sep. 13, 2010 – SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering sector, is offering funding to sector employers in England that will cover 50% of their costs for training on environmental technologies such as the installation of heat pumps.

The funding is available through SummitSkills’ 'Joint Investment Programme', an initiative that brings together public and private investment to support skills development in areas key to economic recovery and future growth.

Eligible training programmes should lead to achievement of an Award (Qualifications and Credit Framework) at Level 3 in one or more of the following environmental technologies:

• Level 3 Award in the installation of Heat Pump Systems

• Level 3 Award in the installation of Solar Thermal Systems

• Level 3 Award in the installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems

• Level 3 Award in the installation of Water Recycling Systems

Both up skill existing workforce and existing apprentices can benefit from the training. The qualifications provide training to develop a competence standard matching that required for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, the UK independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards.

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Source: hydrocarbons21.com