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3.2. Training providers

There are different options for upskilling on heat pumps across Scotland.  

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College training providers

BPEC-certified courses in ground and air source heat pumps are available across Scottish colleges giving those in the heating industry the opportunity to upskill on heat pumps. 

Courses take around four days, depending on the level of your experience; training providers will access your previous expertise prior to commencement. College heat pump training courses are nationally recognised qualifications in the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems. The qualification is developed from the National Occupational Standards and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) registration body as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes. 

The cost of a course is around £600. However, you may need the additional mandatory qualifications which will incur additional costs. 

Section 3.1 explains the qualifications required to do the course. At present , there is no funding available to cover the costs of this training. 

The following colleges are currently offering certified courses on installation and maintenance of heat pumps systems:  

If shorter courses are not shown on your local college’s website you can contact them directly to discuss your training needs to see if they can help.

Private training providers

There are private training providers across Scotland who offer upskilling courses on heat pumps. The cost of a course varies across training centres and course type, but typically starts at £600. The providers featured on this list offer courses that are recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes. 

The following courses are on offer: 

If you would like to feature a private training provider that offers MCS-recognised heat pump courses to this list, please get in touch. 

Mobile heat pump training centre

The mobile heat pump training centre is a shared resource across Scottish colleges providing BPEC certified heat pump training to rural and remote areas. The centre is managed in partnership with Energy Skills Partnership (ESP). To find out more and express your interest in booking a training session, see our mobile heat pump training centre web page.  

This information is also included in the how to become a heat pump installer guide from the Green Heat Installer Engagement Programme.

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