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Panasonic partners with Scottish Colleges to help prepare the next generation of heating & plumbing installers
30/05/2024
Panasonic
has announced a new partnership with three of Scotland’s leading colleges to
upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers with relevant heat
pump training. This initiative aims to help decarbonise heating and
future-proof homes across Scotland.
An
official launch event took place at the Skills Centre at Glasgow Clyde College
on May 29. Key representatives from ESP, Dumfries and Galloway College, UHI
Inverness, Glasgow Clyde College and Panasonic were present to launch this new and
exciting partnership officially.
Dumfries and Galloway College, UHI Inverness, and Glasgow Clyde College offer BPEC accredited heat pump courses. In addition to these courses, leading heat pump manufacturer Panasonic will provide additional product-specific air-to-water training for the trainers, apprentices and installers working with these three colleges. The product training will use the latest Panasonic Aquarea L Series outdoor unit, All-in-One indoor unit, and Wiser controls, providing students hands-on experience with some of the industry’s latest sustainable heating solutions.
Designed
to address the skills shortage in the Scottish region by increasing training opportunities
and enhancing employability, Panasonic is not only helping today's workforce
but also aims to bolster future Scottish installers and apprentices by
providing this additional air-to-water heat pump training.
Working
with Panasonic and the colleges to get this project off the ground, the college
sector agency, ESP (Energy Skills Partnership) has helped create this
partnership in a collective effort to meet net zero requirements and target the
current skills shortage crisis in Scotland aligned with emerging technologies.
Jim
Brown, Director at ESP, said, “ESP is delighted to work with Panasonic and our
college members to establish a partnership to deliver a sustainable future
through training in renewable solutions. This will establish partner colleges
as centres of excellence for upskilling industry and enhancing Modern Apprenticeship
programmes.”
Jennifer
Brickwood, Assistant Principal for the Faculty of Future Technologies and
Design at Glasgow Clyde College, commented, “We’re dedicated to equipping our
students with the essential skills to meet the challenge of achieving net zero.
Together, we're shaping future professionals to drive sustainability forward,
creating a brighter, greener tomorrow.”
Joanna
Campbell, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College added, "Dumfries
and Galloway College are delighted to be working in conjunction with Panasonic
to install a new Panasonic air source heat pump (ASHP) system in our Green
Energy Centre. ASHPs are the leading technology in decarbonising the heating
requirements of the housing sector, and the demand for heating professionals
with the appropriate skills is substantial. Working alongside Panasonic, we are
proud to be a leading provider of net zero skills in Scotland.”
As
Scotland develops its decarbonisation plan, Panasonic sees the importance of
upskilling installers through air-to-water heat pump training. Jose Alves, UK
Country Manager for Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions, added, “Interest
in heat pumps has never been higher – and there has to be an expansion of the
skilled installer base for the net zero and decarbonisation of home heating to
be met. We are pleased to work with these three colleges, thanks to ESP. There
has never been a better time to get trained, with the availability of
government training grants plus this additional reward from Panasonic. The
sooner installers, fitters and gas boiler engineers get trained, the quicker
they can take advantage of these market opportunities.”
Iain
King, Curriculum Leader of Construction and Engineering at UHI Inverness, said,
“In this dynamic time of moving towards green-based heating, UHI Inverness is
currently updating our renewables centre to allow us to upskill existing
practitioners and train apprentices in the emerging technologies required to
achieve net zero carbon emissions. Our partnership with Panasonic will provide
valuable access to these technologies, ensuring that our services remain
at the forefront of the industry, advancing standards and sustainability, and
creating a new generation of qualified practitioners.”
With the increasing availability and affordability of air-source heat pump technology, now is the time for engineers to explore this alternative and capitalise on the growing demand for eco-friendly heating solutions. By embracing air-source heat pumps, engineers can position themselves as industry leaders and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for all.
For more information, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu.