Why is there no mandatory qualification for all heat pump installations?
Welcome to this week's?Installer?LinkedIn newsletter, bringing you the latest from the world of heat, water, air and energy.
This week, the lack of mandatory qualifications for heat pump installations not covered by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has reignited the fuel behind the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering crusade for a focus on quality.
Under the scheme, which enables homeowners to apply for a grant to partially cover the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems, engineers installing heat pumps must be MCS certified.
However, there is currently no mandatory qualification on top of the minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification, for general heat pump installations completed outside the scheme. The CIPHE is warning that without this, systems could be environmentally and financially inefficient and even dangerous for system users.
CIPHE's CEO, Kevin Wellman said:
Competency is essential. So, the idea there’s no minimum legal standard for all heat pump installations is nonsensical. With proficient installation, heat pumps can provide low-carbon heating which saves money and has a positive impact on the environment. In cases where poor installations are carried out, there could be disastrous ramifications.
Read more on this and Kevin's call for a legal qualification requirement for all installations, here: https://www.installeronline.co.uk/having-no-minimum-legal-standard-for-all-engineers-installing-heat-pumps-is-nonsensical-ciphe-ceo/
Big Interview: Damon Blakemore Regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2022?
Damon Blakemore , of Blakemore Plumbing & Heating , scooped the prize of National Runner up of the HI Awards?at InstallerSHOW in 2022.? The awards recognise the nation’s best heating installers, and Damon was also awarded Regional Winner for Yorkshire?in April.
Damon says:
My advice for other installers is to be true to themselves when explaining their projects and most importantly, be proud of the work you have done.
Read more about Damon's journey so far in heating and plumbing, how he runs his own successful business and the job he chose for entering the awards.
Recent figures have shown a massive rise - 375% - in new Hand Arm Vibration.
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The company behind?HAVSPRO?is highlighting the latest Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, released in November 2022, which show a 375% rise in new Hand Arm Vibration.
More than two million people are at risk from developing HAVS and approximately 300,000 people suffer from HAVS in the UK alone, with companies already feeling the impact of successful worker litigation to the tune of ￡2.5m in fines alone in the last 7 years – and almost ￡1.4m of these fines have been since 2018.
Find out more: https://www.installeronline.co.uk/concern-as-new-figures-show-375-rise-in-new-hand-arm-vibration/
Fergus, the job management software for hard-working tradespeople, has released a guide to the top sales strategies that installers can adopt to kickstart their business in 2023.
From networking and referrals to lead generation and special offers, there are many ways for those working in the trades to effectively promote their services and reach potential customers.
But where should tradespeople begin when it comes to new opportunities and growing their business to succeed in a competitive market?
See the latest advice from Fergus and get a handle on the methods that could work for you: https://www.installeronline.co.uk/top-sales-strategies-to-kickstart-your-business-in-2023/
Why replace an efficient product when you can repair it?
Bathroom Manufacturers Association Chief Executive Tom Reynolds gives his highlights from a recent Installer webinar looking at sustainability in the plumbing industry.
The webinar covered all things ‘sustainable’ within the bathroom manufacturing space and what it means for installers and consumers.
Tom points out the important role the installer now plays in guiding their customers and highlights how this presents a vital opportunity to give customers information on the efficiency of products, particularly where that product uses resources like water and energy, primarily due to rising energy costs.
Installers and retailers have a unique opportunity to use this information to help educate consumers. It’s quite an easy conversation to have with an early adopter or a conscientious buyer.?
Read more in Tom's round-up: https://www.installeronline.co.uk/why-replace-an-efficient-product-when-you-can-repair-it/
You can watch the webinar 'Making a positive impact on sustainability credentials' on demand here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/making-a-positive-impact-2/register
Degree educated ex heating installer
2 年Mandating compensation controls on Heat Pumps and Boilers would create the right conditions to upskill the entire industry…. Every training course would have to be reworked! And the great british public would benefit from decent heating systems…
Head of Content - elemental UK at Lyrical Communications
2 年Great to read the interview with Damon Blakemore ??