Training and Technical

UK plumbers want their industry training to be updated to cover off broader spectrum of topics, according to research released by the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS)

The coronavirus pandemic has seen an enormous shift from in-person meetings, lessons and lectures to online calls and webinars, in order for people to maintain their connections, job roles and education

JTL has launched a completely free online resource called Toolbox, with information, training and guidance related to the sector. 

The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard entitled ‘Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps’

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is warning that COVID-19 has caused an economic climate ripe for rogue trainers and rogue training courses

Gas, plumbing and electrical training company Steve Willis Training recently underwent a full Matrix assessment, and accreditation was renewed for another three years

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has developed two of its one-day plumbing courses, normally delivered in person to small groups, for online delivery using webinar software

In response to upcoming changes that require Gas Safe engineers to self-validate that they can safely isolate the electrical supply to a gas appliance, Baxi has created a series of lockdown learning videos covering electrical boiler safety.

With the growing prevalence and importance of electrics in modern gas boilers, electrical safety has become a hot topic in the heating industry. Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the HHIC, looks further at considerations that need to be made.

Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch digests a latest report calling for the end of gas-fired boilers.