The 'Start at Home' pilot scheme has revealed promising results in enhancing the skills of heating engineers through practical experience. Launched in November 2023, it involved 40 professionals, with half installing air source heat pumps in their homes. Early findings suggest this experiential learning approach boosts technical expertise and confidence, essential for the expansion of heat pump adoption in the UK. Participants have reported improved knowledge in areas like system design and heat loss, with many pursuing further certification, highlighting a potential solution for the growing retrofit market.
The 'Start at Home' pilot has shown that hands-on training can significantly boost the confidence and skills of new heat pump installers.
Participants who installed air source heat pumps in their homes reported a deeper understanding of system design, heat loss calculation, and user experience.
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