Roger V Moody Baxi has developed a range of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses for heating engineers and installers in the UK.
From understanding how the increasingly popular technology works to designing, installing and commissioning pumps, the new courses have been developed to help installers work comfortably and efficiently regardless of their level of experience.
Courses are being offered through the company’s network of training centres across the country with delivery by Baxi-accredited trainers.
Baxi organises an ASHP Product Day for people who’re unfamiliar with the technology and need an introduction to how a heat pump works, and information about the company’s product range, installation considerations, the policy landscape and grants available to installers and customers.
For those looking to gain their Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation, BPEC’s accredited ASHP Course is a hands-on programme that covers the principles of design, installation, commissioning, and servicing of ASHP systems. This course is delivered by Baxi and can include water regulation training for those who have not done their qualification. After a formal assessment that leads to a nationally recognised BPEC qualification, heating engineers can use the qualification to demonstrate competence in heat pump installation for their MCS application.
BPEC course applicants can now take advantage of the new government Heat Training Grant of up to £500 towards the cost of training. To further support engineers with the cost and time spent for qualification, those who take this up can also earn £1,000 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points once they register their first Baxi Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) via the scheme.
Installers already fitting heat pumps with BPEC accreditation, or another recognised heat pump qualification, can take the Baxi Heat Pump Installer Training. The modular courses give in-depth knowledge and practical skills and are split into two parts – part one on design and application and part two on installation and commissioning of Baxi ASHP products and accessories.
Upon completion of the course, Baxi will offer a free-of-charge commissioning supervision service to give additional support to installers on their first installations. Once comfortable with the installation and satisfactory commissioning checks have been made, each engineer can become a Baxi Heat Pump Installer, earning enhanced warranty and points on installations through the Baxi Works loyalty scheme.
Luke Nicholls, Director at Renew East, who took part in a Baxi ASHP product day course, has installed many ASHPs over the years. He says: “The training that Baxi provided, even as an experienced air source heat pump engineer, was great. The tutors really knew their stuff and the product. They made us feel really comfortable with the product before it arrived on site. My advice to any installer looking to get into air source heat pumps is get yourself on a training course.”
The training that Baxi provided, even as an experienced air source heat pump engineer, was great.
Harriet Evans, Renewables Director at Baxi, adds: “We are so pleased to be able to bring our full suite of tried and tested heat pump training to installers across the UK.
“We are always committed to being a trusted partner to installers, and part of this is ensuring we are fully supporting them every step of the way in the transition to heat pumps. Whether they are just starting out on their journey, or are an experienced heat pump engineer looking to specialise as a Baxi Heat Pump installer, our training offering is all about getting installers comfortable with heat pumps.”
Visit https://www.baxi.co.uk/trade/training-courses.
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