Wolseley Renewables Centre has launched a new F-Gas training course, which the company says is designed to support heating engineers looking to expand into the air conditioning market and build a more consistent, year-round income stream.
It says that with traditional boiler work slowing during the spring and summer months, many heating engineers are turning to air conditioning as a complementary service.
The new F-Gas course has been developed to support this transition, providing the certification required to legally handle refrigerants and install air conditioning systems, while building confidence in a new area of work.
At the same time, Wolseley Climate Centre is supporting air conditioning engineers looking to move into the fast-growing heat pump market. It says that a new F-Gas to Heat Pump training pathway offers a structured, accredited route into low-carbon heating, enabling engineers to build on existing skills and expand into renewables.
Dan Marsden, Director of Renewables Centre at Wolseley Group, says: “Engineers are increasingly looking at how they can work more flexibly across the year. For heating engineers, air conditioning is a natural progression that helps balance seasonal demand.
“At the same time, we’re seeing strong interest from air conditioning engineers who want to move into heat pumps. They already have many of the core skills, and with the right training, they can take advantage of the growing demand for low-carbon heating.
“Our focus is on making that transition simple, giving installers the training, accreditation and confidence they need to expand their offer and grow their business.”
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