Heat Network Training Opportunities - claim your place before April 2025
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A number of heat network training opportunities are currently available until April 2025 through the Heat Training Grant.
You can get a grant of up to £500 towards the eligible courses below, meaning all or much of the cost will be covered by the grant.
Courses Available
Please click on the organisation name to scroll down the page for further information. Courses currently available include:
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BESA Academy
- Heat network foundation course
- Heat networks installation and maintenance course
Chirpy Heat
- Heat network operation and maintenance for the housing sector
- Heat network operation and maintenance for the supply chain
- Strategic approaches to heat networks
- Advanced strategic approaches to heat networks
Herts Academy
- Installation, servicing, commissioning and maintenance of heat interface units (HIUs) and key principles of heat networks
CIBSE
- Introduction to heat networks and code of practice
- Heat networks code of practice (CP1) full course
CPV
- Jointing options of pre-insulated polymer pipe systems
- Electronic surveillance systems
Fair Heat
- Improving the performance of your existing heat networks
- Setting heat tariffs on heat networks
- HIU servicing for maintenance engineers
- Heat Network feasibility studies: how to get it right
- Effective quality assurance for new heat networks
- Heat network construction - guide for contractors
- Heat network construction - guide for local authorities and developers
Guru Systems
- Using energy performance data to optimise heat networks
- Developing a heat network metering strategy
- How to meter ambient loop heat networks
SAV Systems
- Advanced service engineers training scheme
GTEC Training
- Online heat network design and feasibility training
Sycous
- Heat metering and data collection equipment
To find out more and book a place on these courses please click below to visit our gov.uk Heat Training Grant web page.
BESA Academy
BESA Academy is the training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). They offer a range of online regulatory courses and free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training across the UK. In partnership with Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA) and Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), they have developed two new Heat Network courses:
Heat Network Foundation Course
A short online awareness course, suitable for everyone working in the building engineering services industry. This course is a full introduction to heat networks, covering the basics, as well as differences between 3GDH, 4GDH, 5GDH networks, HIUs, water treatment and the basics of thermal insulation specification for secondary systems. The course covers various aspects related to the design, operation and management of heat networks, providing you with an overall awareness.
This short, one hour online course has been developed for anyone that wishes to increase their understanding of Heat Networks and their role in supporting the government's Net Zero targets.
Heat Networks Installation and Maintenance Course
An online theory course and a one-day practical delivered at approved training centres across the UK. The course introduces heat networks and covers many aspects including operation, health and safety, installation, water quality, metering and billing solution, and performance monitoring.
This course consists of 8 online modules followed by a 1day in-centre training event and is suitable for qualified heating, plumbing and RAC engineers who are interested in technologies that will help deliver the UKs Net Zero ambitions.
Chirpy Heat
Chirpy Heat is a supplier of independent heat network support and guidance to housing providers, reducing management and customers costs, reliability issues and complaints. They are offering four half-day training courses for the housing sector and their supply chain:
Heat network operation and maintenance for the housing sector
This course allows trainees to become a stronger, smarter client for heat networks through more effective procurement, oversight of contractors and understanding accountability in network design, delivery, operation and maintenance. This course is CPD Certified.
Heat network operation and maintenance for the supply chain
This course enables the supply chain to deliver better heat networks, take advantage of the growth in the sector and understand what makes their housing clients tick.
Strategic approaches to heat networks
This course is designed to enable you to deliver the vision of low cost, low carbon and reliable heat networks for you and your customers. It will help you map the strategic course for heat networks within your stock, ensure compliance with regulations and prepare for future policy changes. It will give you the confidence to engage in discussion about heat networks with your residents and stakeholders and with the supply chain. This course is CPD Certified.
Advanced strategic approaches to heat networks
This course is designed for those who’ve already taken our Strategic Approaches course, this session gives a deeper dive into compliant management of heat networks in housing, looking at the detail of what it means for your organisation and how you can plan and resource for full Regulation from 2025.
Herts Academy
Herts Energy Academy is a vocational training and qualification provider offering specialist training and qualifications in Heating, Renewable Energy, Plumbing, Electrical and Gas. They are offering courses onsite in Hertfordshire focusing on:
Installation, Servicing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and the key principles of Heat Networks.
This training course covers the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of Heat Interface Units (HIUs), as well as the key knowledge and operating principles of heat networks.
This training is targeted towards heating engineers, Plumbing Professionals, and anyone else working with HIUs.
CIBSE
CIBSE is a professional body of over 20,000+ members promoting the Art, Science and Practice of building services engineering. CIBSE Training offers multiple formats to suit any learners’ requirements, from face-to-face training, on demand training or remote learning. Public courses can be delivered as corporate training either in-house or remotely, and bespoke training can be designed around requirements. CIBSE are offering two courses on the code of practice:
Introduction to Heat Networks and Code of Practice.
A one-day course aimed at introducing Heat Networks and the Code of Practice to those working in the energy or buildings sector who want to find out about the Heat Networks Code of Practice and what it means for their work and projects.
The Code will be suitable for project managers, consultants, engineers, contractors and operators. Particular sections of the course will be more directly relevant to each of these groups but all delegates will benefit from understanding how the objectives and requirements come together to ensure a successful project.
Heat Networks Code of Practice (CP1) full course
A two-day course aimed at practicing engineers looking for a detailed understanding of the themes and technical challenges dealt with by the Code which covers all stages of the development cycle of a heat network project from feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and operation.
This training is targeted towards practicing engineers who have existing level of knowledge within the heat networks scope.
CPV
CPV is a manufacturer of pre-insulated pipe in the UK with 40+ years of experience designing, developing and manufacturing high-quality pre-insulated pipe for heat networks. CPV is offering two training courses for installers on-site in Romsey, Hampshire. To book courses email: visit their booking page on their website or call +44 (0)1794 322 884. CPV are offering the following two trainings courses:
Jointing options of pre-insulated polymer pipe systems
This new combined course covers all the correct techniques for joining the constituent parts of a pre-insulated polymer pipe system, including service pipes, outer castings, testing and inspection as well as casing repairs.
Electronic surveillance systems
This course covers a wide range of topics for surveillance systems, including an overview of design, types of systems, correct installation, operation, monitoring systems and fault-finding techniques.
Fair Heat
Fair Heat is an engineering consultancy with experience on over 400 heat network projects, specialising in Quality Assurance for heat networks, dwellings, and buildings. Fair Heat are offering seven trainings:
Improving the performance of your existing heat networks
This course provides a foundational understanding of heat network principles and the implications of regulatory changes. Trainees will learn to diagnose and address common failures and performance issues in existing systems.
This course is targeted towards Heat Network Operators, Housing Associations, Local Authorities.
Setting heat tariffs on heat networks
This course covers the economic aspects of heat networks, focusing on tariff setting. Operators will gain insights into the relationship between network performance and tariff structures, understanding how to develop fair and accurate billing processes.
This course is targeted towards Heat Network Operators, Housing Associations, Local Authorities.
HIU servicing for maintenance engineers
This course centres on the operational aspects of heat networks, particularly the servicing of HIUs. The course covers the technical procedures for HIU maintenance and the utilisation of performance data for system optimisation.
This course is targeted towards Maintenance engineers.
Heat Network feasibility studies: how to get it right
This course is intended for operators involved in the early stages of heat network projects, this course offers a strategic view of planning and feasibility assessments. It covers the selection of heat generation sources, the impact of network routing on performance, and the integration of sustainability assessments and overheating/acoustics.
This course is targeted towards Heat Network Operators, Housing Associations, Local Authorities
Effective quality assurance for new heat networks
This course enhances the understanding of quality assurance processes within the framework of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). By focusing on the design stage, it teaches operators how to integrate and apply quality assurance practices to avoid common design and implementation errors.
This course is targeted towards Heat Network Operators, Housing Associations, Local Authorities.
Heat network construction - guide for contractors
This course addresses the practical aspects of constructing heat networks. It provides in-depth knowledge of the HNTAS processes relevant to the construction phase, teaching contractors how to avoid typical failures seen in installation and commissioning.
This course is targeted towards Mechanical Contractors.
Heat network construction - guide for local authorities and developers
This course prepares local authority and developer personnel to oversee the construction phases of heat networks. Participants will learn to implement checks and balances that prevent typical construction phase errors, ensuring that the finished networks operate at peak efficiency and deliver expected comfort and cost savings to end users.
This course is targeted towards Heat Network Operators, Housing Associations, Local Authorities.
Guru Systems
Guru Systems provides hardware and data analytics for heat networks and heat pumps, improving the performance for residential developers, heat suppliers, customers and our planet. Guru Systems are offering the following trainings:
Using Energy Performance Data to Optimise Heat Networks
This course provides a detailed exploration into the effective use of energy performance data to optimise heat networks.
This training is targeted towards engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and anyone involved in district heating systems.
Developing a Heat Network Metering Strategy
This course focuses on the design and implementation of an effective metering strategy to improve efficiency, compliance and security in heat networks.
This training is targeted towards any professionals in the heating and energy sector
How to Meter Ambient Loop Heat Networks
This specialised course addresses the unique challenges associated with metering ambient loop heat networks, providing practical skills and knowledge to professionals engaged in this niche area.
This training is targeted towards engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and anyone involved in ambient loop heat networks.
SAV Systems
SAV Systems, in partnership with key manufacturers and system specialists, provide renewable technology and Heat Network expertise for heating, cooling, and ventilation. They have been supplying low carbon technology to the UK for over 30 years, bringing knowledge and experience from Scandinavia. SAV are providing the following training:
Advanced Service Engineers Training Scheme
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to heat networks, as well as practical training on how to ensure heat networks deliver reliable, low – carbon and low- cost heat. This includes HIU Installation, HIU commissioning and HIU fault finding.
GTEC
GTEC Training is a provider of vocational training and qualifications across various sectors but specialising in delivering a range of qualifications in renewable technologies since 2007. They are offering training on:
Online funded Heat Network Design & Feasibility training
Offering discounted online training in the basics of heat networks, their design and feasibility for various applications.
This training is targeted towards specifiers and building services engineers already working with heat pumps and/or large-scale projects in the commercial and residential sectors, plus anyone who needs an understanding of district heating
Sycous
Sycous works with heat network owners and operators across the UK to implement and manage metering and Pay-As-You-Go systems, remote data collection infrastructure, and energy billing activities. They are offering training on:
Heat Metering & Data Collection Equipment
This training course is a practical training session designed to provide attendees with additional product and heat network specific knowledge that will complement their existing trades-skills. It will enable attendees to effectively understand, install, operate and maintain the niche equipment utilised for heat network metering and billing. The ability to correctly install, operate and maintain heat meters will be critical to ensuring regulatory compliance but also understanding of the efficiency, investment and maintenance activities.
This training is targeted towards anyone involved in supply chain roles, to help with understanding the systems that they may be either procuring or are responsible for signing off the works of external contractors.
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