A new certified training course aimed at increasing the quality of Heat Interface Unit installations has been developed by Bosch Commercial & Industrial in partnership with LCL Awards. The two-day course, held at the Worcester Training Academy, looks to help prepare installers for the incoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) and has been developed with the recently published ‘MEHNA Heat Network Installer Training Guide’ as its basis.
The course focuses on the practical elements of installation and commissioning of HIUs with defined test methods that will need to become second nature for installers working under HNTAS. It introduces installers to likely Acceptance Testing methods necessary during commissioning and shows how to save time by adopting sound installation practices from the outset.
Darren Danks, head of training at Worcester Bosch, explains: “To ensure we were delivering the best possible experience for our customers, we ran a comprehensive pilot course to test the syllabus. The insights we gained were invaluable, and the hands-on format has already proven to bridge a vital knowledge gap.”
For those working on the maintenance of HIUs, the course includes practical fault-finding methods that cover both HIU and heat network related faults. Successful candidates will obtain an LCL certificate, helping to demonstrate the training requirements under HNTAS.
Neil Ovenden, operations director at LCL Awards, adds: “Heat networks have a critical role to play in achieving Net Zero, but their success depends on having a skilled workforce capable of installing, commissioning and maintaining Heat Interface Units (HIUs). This pilot programme was a vital first step in creating the industry’s first regulated HIU qualification, which we hope to launch by the end of July. We are delighted that LCL Awards, working alongside Worcester Bosch, has been able to lead this important development and help establish the standards needed to support the sector’s future growth.”
The first two courses start on the 21st July and 24th August. To find out more please contact the Worcester Bosch Training team via training@uk-bosch.com.
