Next steps: getting started as a heat pump installer
Updated 18 April 2024
Applies to England
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Congratulations on completing your training! This document provides some information which may help you get started as a Heat Pump Installer.
Competent Persons Schemes
If you received the Heat Training Grant, you should now have the training you need to join a Competent Persons Scheme.
Joining a scheme means you will be able to self-certify your heat pump installations complying with building regulations (in England and Wales). This avoids the need for the heat pump to be inspected by building control.
If you are already a member of one of these schemes for another technology (for example for oil or solid fuels), you should check with them if you need to update your membership to include heat pumps.
| Company Name | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| APHC | https://aphc.co.uk/certification-schemes/competent-person-scheme/ | 0121 711 5030 |
| (Certsure trading as) NICEIC | https://niceic.com/for-the-trades/professional-standards/schemes/competent-person-register/ | 0121 711 5030 |
| OFTEC | https://www.oftec.org/technicians/areas-of-registration/renewables-mcs-registration | 01473 626 298 |
| NAPIT | https://www.napit.org.uk/schemes/heating-engineer.aspx | 0345 543 0330 |
Competent Person Schemes will also give you the option to add MCS certification to your membership.
Microgeneration Scheme (MCS)
MCS is a quality assurance scheme that certifies both renewable energy products, such as heat pumps, solar PV and installers. MCS also provides consumer protections for renewable installations and installers. By doing so, consumers can be confident in the quality and standards of their installations. Government Schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme require installers to be certified by MCS for this reason.
How to become MCS certified
1. Choose a certification body: see the MCS list of certification bodies
2. Follow the certification body’s instructions to apply for the MCS scheme.
3. Complete all paperwork, membership fees and pass assessment to MCS standards to become certified.
4. Once you’ve become MCS certified, your details will be registered onto the MCS installer database used by consumers to find MCS contractors.
MCS Helpdesk: 0333 103 8130