Clean energy tech company Aira is inviting independent plumbers and electricians to take advantage of its extended training facility in Sheffield. The Aira Academy has the capacity to train 100 people per month and has already trained over 500 of the company’s employees since its opening in May 2024.
Sarah Stevens, Aira Academy manager comments: “We’re proud to be extending our training capabilities at the Academy. Electrification is central to lowering energy bills, decarbonising homes and improving the UK’s energy security. Expanding the Academy allows us to help more installers develop the skills needed to deliver that transition.”
The Aira Academy is LCL Awards Accredited and a registered training provider for the Heat Training Grant scheme for heat pumps and low temperature system design courses. Qualifying candidates can receive up to £850 for the cost of training, in some cases making certain courses free. For paying trainees, courses start at £190 and are available individually or in bundles.
Jack Sutcliffe, Aira Academy trainer, adds: “Opening the Academy to external installers, alongside our employees, allows us to support the UK’s decarbonisation goals while helping plumbers, electricians and engineers gain valuable skills in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy transition.”
Popular courses include Level 3 Awards in Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems and Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems, as well as Water Regulations Advisory Scheme. More information on all available courses can be found here.
