Training

5 opportunities for installers under the Future Homes Standard and the training you need

The Future Homes Standard is one of the biggest regulatory shifts that the plumbing and heating industry has seen for generations. Harry Budd, Marketing Director at Logic4training, explains how plumbers can become multi-skilled with training and qualifications that meet the needs of the future. The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is a set of building regulations […]

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New Heat Pump Training Centre opens in North Devon

North Devon College has teamed up Vaillant to open a new specialist heat pump training centre in Barnstaple, giving installers and young people in the region better access to low carbon heating systems. Officially opened on 15 September, the new Low Carbon Training Centre at North Devon College’s Barnstaple campus is the only Vaillant training […]

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Turning Technical Knowledge into a Stronger Reputation

Ed Morris – Technical Manager, Altecnic In today’s competitive market, customers expect more than a tidy installation. They value installers who can explain systems clearly, diagnose problems confidently and recommend the right solution for the first time. As heating and plumbing technologies continue to evolve, technical knowledge is becoming one of the strongest tools installers […]

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Webinar – Backflow Prevention: What Installers Need to Know

Following the Backflow Prevention session at WPC26, this webinar will focus on what backflow prevention means in practice for installers. The session will look at the risks, requirements and practical considerations installers need to understand when working on plumbing systems, with a focus on making backflow prevention relevant to everyday installation and maintenance. 22 September […]

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You know you can do the job. But can you prove it?

Jonny Millard, managing director of UK Fire Door Training, looks at why people working across the built environment need a clearer way to demonstrate the skills and experience they’ve built up over their careers. One of the things I’ve learned from spending so much time with installers is that experience can be quite difficult to […]

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