Scottish heating engineers will now be able to benefit from free air source heat pump training, following the opening of a new Renewables Centre location in Dalgety Bay, Scotland.
Based at Ideal Heating’s training facility, the centre will offer training to support installers looking to enter or expand within the renewables sector.
Since Wolseley initially launched the concept launch in April last year, there has been over 300 installers who have benefitted from free training with Renewables Centre, with many of them making use of the Heat Training Grant which covers up to £500 towards air-source heat pump training.
And while this grant is only currently available to installers in England, Renewables Centre is also offering this training for free in Scotland so that Scottish installers can upskill at no extra cost.
The new facility will not only support installers with BPEC-accredited training, but also throughout their renewables journey with its MCS Umbrella Scheme, which offers design support, installation guidance and commissioning.
The Scottish Government has already shown its commitment to renewable technology, targeting 170,000 yearly heat pump installations by 2030 to reach its ambitious decarbonisation targets.
Dan Marsden, Director of Renewables at Wolseley Group said: “Scotland has set out its targets for heat pump installations and achieving them depends on having a skilled and supported workforce. The Dalgety Bay location will help Scotland achieve these goals by helping local installers take advantage of free training, guidance, and the skills they need to take on renewable projects with confidence.
“By offering hands-on support every step of the way, we’re helping installers grow, take on new opportunities, and play a key role in Scotland’s journey to Net Zero.”
Find out more at www.wosleley.co.uk/renewables-centre
