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Mitsubishi heat pump training LCL approved

UK: Mitsubishi Electric’s UK training centre in Hatfield has been approved as an LCL level 3 training centre for air-source heat pumps. 

Installers who register for the nationally recognised LCL Level 3 training at the Hatfield training centre, and who meet the grant eligibility criteria, can benefit from a £500 grant to cover most of the training cost. On completion of the three-day course, installers will receive an LCL awards level 3 certificate, which is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

In addition to this, Mitsubishi Electric is offering a two-day training course in low temperature and hot water at its Hatfield centre.

Mitsubishi Electric’s training programmes provide a thorough understanding of heat pump systems, including design, installation, and maintenance, ensuring participants are fully prepared to meet industry demands.

Welcoming the level 3 accreditation, Mitsubishi Electric’s head of Customer Experience Lance Hutchison, said: “This recognition reinforces our commitment to sustainability and highlights the importance of equipping installers with the skills they need to drive the transition to renewable energy sources heating.”

Further information on courses and enrolment from the Mitsubishi Electric installer training site.

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