Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 34298
Heat Pumps: Training
Tabled: 27 February 2025
Answered: 7 March 2025
Question
Wera Hobhouse
Liberal Democrat — Bath
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will take steps to support the training of heat pump installers through (a) apprenticeships and (b) re-training existing engineers.
Answer
Sarah JonesAccording to Heat Pump Association estimates, we currently need to train at least 6,600 installers a year. Around 9,000 individuals completed training in 2024, so we are well in line with current workforce training needs. The £5 million Heat Training Gran...
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