How to become Heat pump engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
College
You could take a college course in a related subject like plumbing and heating, or a T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction.
These courses teach you some of the skills you'll need to apply for a trainee plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, or gas service technician position with a company.
Once you've built up your experience, you could take extra training, usually lasting between 3 and 5 days.
This would include:
- heat pump foundation knowledge
- low temperature heating and hot water systems
- individual heat pump technology
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Low Carbon Heating Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship to become a heat pump engineer.
This will take around 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could train as a gas service technician, heating and ventilation engineer or plumber. You could then do additional training to become a heat pump engineer.
Training would cover:
- low temperature heating and hot water systems
- heat pump installation and maintainance
- different types of heat pump technologies
Lots of organisations offer training in heat pump installation. You can search for heat training providers in your local region.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Heat Pump Association (HPA) for professional development opportunities.
Further information
You can get more advice on heat pump careers and training from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE).