INDUSTRY NEWS
OFTEC LAUNCHES TRAINING COURSE AND TECHNOLOGY NEUTRAL VISION
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FTEC has announced a new heat pump training course as it sets out a technology neutral vision for decarbonising the off -grid sector.
The course will allow OFTEC technicians to equip
themselves with the skills they need to install a range of non-gas technologies from heat pumps to renewable liquid fuels and lead the way in the transition to low carbon heating. The move is a key element in the trade association’s vision for a technology inclusive approach to decarbonisation which recognises the diverse nature of the UK’s building stock and the need for multiple heating solutions to achieve net zero. Working in collaboration with industry experts, the
course and assessment package has been developed by a selected working group alongside MCS, including Grant UK, Panasonic, Vaillant, Nationwide Training, Cert-Ain Certifi cation and ERS Certifi cation as representatives of seven UK-based accredited certifi cation bodies. The programme covers air source heat pump
installation, commissioning, and servicing. Further courses covering design of heat pump systems and ground source heat pump installation, commissioning and servicing will be available shortly. Successful technicians can then apply for MCS certifi cation to install heat pumps through government schemes such as the Home Upgrade Grant or Boiler Upgrade Scheme and they will also be able to self-certify their own installations as being compliant with Building Regulations. David Knipe, training manager at OFTEC,
commented: “This is an exciting development for OFTEC and a natural progression as we continue to diversify the training we provide so that heating technicians can futureproof their business. We fully support the commitment to drive down emissions and heat pumps have an important role to play. “At the same time, we recognise there is no one
size fi ts all solution and we can’t rely on a single technology. Alongside heat pumps, renewable liquid fuels and solid biomass both have an important role, depending on the requirements of the building.
David Knipe
TRANSFORMING BRITAIN’S HEATING – A PATHWAY TO HEAT PUMPS
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Women now make up 16.5% of the UK’s engineering workforce compared to just 10.5% in 2010; and the number of women working in engineering roles rose to 936,000 from 562,000, according to research carried out by Engineering UK.
www.engineeringuk.com
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he Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published a call for a strong partnership between industry and government to transform Britain’s domestic
heating market towards heat pumps as sales of new fossil fuel boilers is phased out by the mid 2030s. Its new document: “Transforming Britain’s Heating – A
Pathway to Heat Pumps” sets out several ideas for how it sees the respective roles of industry and Government working together to drive the change. Phil Hurley, the HPA chair, said: “Central heating will
personalise a signifi cant part of the journey to Net Zero for millions of consumers. The next decade will see the biggest shake-up of the heating sector in living memory as the country’s homes become increasingly heated by heat pumps. “Today’s 130,000 heating installers and a new
generation of apprentices will be front and centre of this transition. Our Pathway document sets out some of the ideas for how the Industry / Government partnership can work to support them in becoming part of the Government’s 2030 target for 480 000 high-skilled jobs to power the Green Industrial Revolution.
HPA EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP TO INSTALLERS
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he Heat Pump Association (HPA) has opened its membership to installers to off er them a voice in shaping the future of the industry.
As an exclusive off er for those registering their interest at the Installer Show, membership of the new Installer category was off ered free of charge for 2022, and at a 50% discount for 2023. Welcoming the launch, Phil Hurley, chair of the HPA said: “By the end of the decade, 1m heat pump installations per year and a £5bn market could be a very real prospect – but only if we carry and support the installer. The HPA wants to give them a voice and real infl uence.
With the new Building Regulation requirements – Part L and F – coming into force in England, BEAMA has published a collection of guidance documents to help installers and contractors design and install gas and oil fi red wet central heating installations, electric heating, and ventilation systems, in accordance with the new regulations.
www.beama.org.uk
Elta Fans is urging business leaders and managers to start putting sensors and monitors in buildings to help improve IAQ. The company has received a RESET certifi cation at its head offi ce in the Midlands meaning it has decreased its peak CO2 levels by 33%.
www.eltafans.com
Wolseley UK has received clearance for its acquisition of Heat Merchants and Hevac Ltd, which had been subject to clearance from the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
www.wolseley.co.uk
President of Aermec UK and export sales manager for Aermec S.p.A Michele Gioachin has been honoured with Italy’s prestigious Ordine al Merito del Lavoro medal by the Italian government.
www.aermec.co.uk
ADEY has announced a new addition to its Training Academy which will support tradeswomen in the industry by providing female-only training days.
www.adey.com
HETAS has released a series of tips focusing on best practice for stove owners, including opting for a Cleaner Choice stove if looking to buy and install a new appliance.
www.hetas.co.uk
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