Start Date: 2nd September 2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: 2nd - 4th, 9th - 10th, 16th - 17th and 23rd - 24th September
Cost: Fully funded* (subject to eligibility)
*Employers may be required to pay a contribution fee
Designed for heating and plumbing professionals, this intensive Bootcamp builds your skills in renewable systems, compliance and efficiency. On completion, you’ll be qualified across multiple disciplines, boosting your pathway to the MCS Installer Scheme and Competent Persons Schemes.
- Course Units
Air, Ground Source & Design Heat Pumps Certification
a. ASHP Core Foundation
b. ASHP Installation & Maintenance
c. Heat Pump System DesignWater Regulations Certification
a. UK Water Regulations & Byelaws (England, Wales, Scotland)
b. Compliance with Water Regulations UK standardsDomestic Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (UVHW)
a. Installation, commissioning, servicing and repair
b. Practical assessment workbook (PAWS)Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating
a. Part L Building Regulations compliance
b. Technical competency requirements for domestic heatingSolar Thermal Hot Water Certification
a. Principles of solar energy
b. Installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar thermal systems - Learning Outcomes
Successful candidates will:
- Gain competence in installing and maintaining ASHP and Solar Thermal systems
- Understand system design principles for renewable heating technologies
- Demonstrate compliance with Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency standards
- Be qualified to install, commission and service Unvented Hot Water Systems
- Be eligible to apply for MCS Installer Scheme membership and Competent Persons Schemes
- Entry Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
- You must currently live and/or work in Buckinghamshire
- You must be over the age of 19
- You must have right to work in the UK
- You must have a national insurance number
Learners must also hold one of the following:
- N/SVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation, Oil Fired Technical Services or Gas Installation & Maintenance
- Or at least 2 years of experience installing wet central heating systems (evidenced by manufacturer course certification or registration with Gas Safe, OFTEC, MCS, or HETAS.)
- Assessment
You will be assessed through an open-book multiple choice exam.
- Certification
Each module leads to a recognised Certificate of Competence (NICEIC). Certificates are valid for five years and are issued upon successful completion of theory and practical assessments. Reassessment is available for most modules upon expiry.
- FAQs
How will I study?
You will study in-person, at our Aylesbury campus on Oxford Road, Aylesbury.
Is the course free?
This course is funded via the Government's Skills Bootcamps initiative which means you may be able to study for free. To be eligible for funding, you must be aged 19 or over and living and/or working within Buckinghamshire. If you are employed, then your employer contributes to the cost of training. The contribution depends on the organisation size, please contact us for more information.
What is a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.
What can I do after this Skills Bootcamp?
Once you successfully complete the course, if you are a job-seeker, you'll be guaranteed a job interview. If you're self-employed, you'll be able to use the training to seek new opportunities for your business.
If you're being supported by your current employer to complete the Skills Bootcamp then you'll be offered a new role or new responsibilities.
