Invest in a sustainable future with Hybrid Training Centre in Lancashire

Launched in 2024, alongside our state-of-the-art green academy, our green energy skills bootcamp in Lancashire enables you to future-proof your career and upskill in the latest renewable technologies. 

Providing first-class training by expert engineers combined with advanced industry-standard technologies, we are welcoming engineers and business leaders across the country to collaborate together to achieve our net-zero targets.

Whether you are looking to expand your skillset in renewable energy or looking to upskill your workforce, HybridTec offers you full-service support in achieving your green ambitions. 

Certified by NICEIC and directly aligned to MCS installer scheme, we offer a range of exciting and versatile qualifications in a number of locations such as – Liverpool, Bury, and Rochdale with flexible delivery for you to wrap around your work commitments, and up to 100% funding available.

We are now offering an alternative course with 70% remote learning and 30% in-centre practical learning, where you will be able to carry out the majority of learning online and will be filtered into the nearest venue for practical learning in the nearest of our five locations.

Explore the range of qualifications available below, and scroll to the bottom of the page to register your interest, or alternatively, you can get in touch with us here.

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Qualifications

Pathway 1 - Heating

Water Regulations

Water Regulations

This covers all aspects of the 1999 Water Regulations including water fittings, system design and installation, prevention of cross contamination, back flow prevention and water for use outside a property.

Unvented Hot Water

Unvented Hot Water

This course will educate plumbing and heating engineers on the installation and safety requirements of unvented hot water systems, gaining an understanding of pipework, testing safety controls, installation requirements, commissioning, and servicing.

Energy Efficiency (Part L)

Energy Efficiency (Part L)

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Part L of building regulations, including learning surrounding boiler sizing, the importance of SEDBUK ratings, principles of gas condensing boilers, hot water cylinder replacements, controls, and environmental consequences.

Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps

Designed for heating and plumbing engineers, this course will provide the necessary skills for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault-finding of ground and air source heat pump systems in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements.

Solar Thermal Hot Water

Solar Thermal Hot Water

Our solar thermal hot water courses will equipt plumbing and heating engineers with the appropriate knowledge and skills regarding the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault finding of solar thermal hot water systems in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements.

Underfloor Heating

Underfloor Heating

You will learn to ​install underfloor heating in the most common types of floor construction, integrate the underfloor heating with a suitable domestic hot water cylinder, and understand the design of the underfloor heating system.

Qualifications

Pathway 2 - Electrical

EV Charging Points

EV Charging Points

This is for electricians who are looking to expand their skillset surrounding electric vehicle charging stations, gaining additional knowledge about individual charging stations and the regulations about the installation.

Solar Photovoltaic

Solar Photovoltaic

This qualification provides an understanding of PV systems with a view to applying for Competent Persons, Micro-Generation Scheme and/or Green Deal registration. The is designed in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements.

Fundamental Requirements of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Fundamental Requirements of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

This qualification covers the installation of AC or DC coupled systems into low-voltage installations, covering the particular requirements of BS 7671, reflecting the guidance provided by the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems.

18th Edition Amendments

18th Edition Amendments

This 6-hour CPD workshop will provide a full overview of the latest revision to BS 7671:2018 ‘Requirements for Electrical Installations - IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition’ brought about by the release of Amendment 2:2022.

Start dates

Remote learning

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FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for our green energy skills bootcamp?

All courses in our bootcamp are available to all adults over the age of 18 who have the right to live and work in the UK, and who have also lived in the UK/EU for the last three years. Candidates can either be employed, self-employed, unemployed or an employer looking to upskill your workforce

What qualifications do I need to have prior to starting this course?

All heating candidates must have at least a Level 2 NVQ in plumbing, gas or heating and vent and electrical candidates must have at least a Level 3 NVQ/Diploma Electrotechnical

Do I have to pay for the course?

If you are self-employed or unemployed, you are eligible for full funding and do not have to pay. If you are employed - your employer will be required to make contribution towards the course fee, with the remainder of your course fee funded by the Department for Education (DfE). If you are an employer with 249 employees or less, you will be required to contribute 10% of the course fee, with the remainder of your course fee funded by the Department for Education (DfE). If you are an employer with 250 employers or more, you will be required to contribute 30% of the course fee, with the remainder of your course fee funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

How long is the course?

The course is nine days which is fully flexible and can be carried out during evenings and weekends to allow all candidates to wrap around work commitments.

Where will the course take place?

The course is available in three locations: Liverpool, Bury and Rochdale. We are now offering an alternative course with 70% remote learning via Microsoft Teams and 30% in-centre practical learning. All candidates can carry out the majority of learning online and will be filtered into the nearest venue for practical learning in either Liverpool, Rochdale or Bury.

What do I need to bring with me?

We will provide everything you need while you are enrolled on the course, with the exception of safety boots when you are taking part in in-person training.

Is lunch provided?

Tea and coffee are available to purchase on site and there are facilities in the local area to purchase snacks and lunches.

Who this course is for?

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, for people looking for a new role or job opportunity. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course. If you claim Universal Credit, you can apply and continue to claim benefits. You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you: - are aged 19 or over, - have the right to work in the UK, - live in England, - meet residency requirements (we can check this). Some Skills Bootcamps have additional eligibility criteria, including home postcode. Contact us to check if you're eligible and to apply for the course.

What you will learn?

Our Bootcamp Heating Technologies Course will equip plumbing and heating engineers with the appropriate knowledge and skills regarding Water Regulations, Energy Effeciency, Unvented Hot Water and the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault finding of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems and Heat Pumps Air Flow.

Where next?

Once you complete the course, 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.

Course name?

Heat Pumps Installation

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