Introduction to Heat Pump Training

Locations and schedule

Grant UK delivers training courses at centres throughout England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands. These centres include the main Grant UK Training Academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, where their full suite of courses is available, the GTEC Centre in Hawes, North Yorkshire, where heat pump training in Yorkshire is held along with other renewable training courses, and at the Livingston Centre, West Lothian, where renewable technology training is delivered making heat pump training in Scotland more accessible. In addition, Grant UK delivers regional product courses using the facilities of recognised training partners as well as online via the Grant eLearning Academy.

Grant heat pump training courses are held most weeks but each training venue has its own schedule. To find local heat pump training in your area, simply select your preferred course, view the list of upcoming course dates and submit an enquiry relating to the course date you would like to book. 

Who should attend

The heat pump courses and qualifications delivered by Grant UK’s Trainers are suitable for domestic heating and renewable installers who are looking to expand their knowledge of air source heat pump technology. The Aerona³ and Aerona 290 ASHP courses are suitable for heating engineers and installers of all levels, from apprentices and those new to working with heat pumps through to more experienced heat pump installers who want to develop their understanding of the specific product features of Grant heat pumps. 

Installers, specifiers and system designers will not only find Grant’s product training courses of interest but also the availability of the OFT21-504A: Installation, commissioning and servicing of Air Source Heat Pumps and the OFT21-504D: Design of Heat Pump systems qualification courses, especially for those seeking OFTEC registration and MCS certification. 

Anyone attending a course with the Grant UK Training Academy must ensure they fulfil the required prerequisites, where applicable, and these can be found on the individual course listings.

Course content and format

All the heat pump training courses delivered by the Grant UK Training Academy combine theory learning with hands-on opportunities with the product. Each course will vary but most comprise of a theory session in the classroom followed by a practical session with the heat pump units, giving engineers the chance to put their learning into practice in one of Grant UK’s dedicated renewables training workshops. 

The Grant heat pump product training courses cover core topics relating to either the Aerona³ or Aerona 290 heat pump range, such as heat pump operation, controller and settings, installation best practices, commissioning, servicing and fault finding. Meanwhile, OFTEC heat pump qualification courses follow the course contents as specified by OFTEC. Depending on the course, Grant UK will also provide training materials and resources. 

What are the benefits of training?

Installers who undertake heat pump training will be able to add this low-carbon heating technology to their business offering, providing their customers with an option of a more sustainable choice of home heating. Here are just a few benefits of becoming a trained heat pump installer:

• Access the latest knowledge about product design, new refrigerants and installation standards
• Gain hands-on experience and skills with heat pump units under the expert guidance of Grant UK’s Trainers
• Develop a business advantage by becoming either a Grant G1 heat pump installer or industry qualified installer (depending on course completed)
• Gain an OFTEC heat pump installer qualification to become an OFTEC registered installer and go towards achieving MCS accreditation to access government funded heat pump installations.