This training has ended. Further details on pathways for heat pump hot water systems is available through the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).
This fully subsidised training provided eligible plumbers and fourth-year plumbing apprentices to:
- understand energy efficiency requirements
- design and install energy efficient hot water system heat pumps.
The funded training included:
- online modules covering energy efficiency and an introduction to heat pumps
- webinars covering the decommissioning of gas, heat pump installation issues, and new and merging energy efficient hot water technologies
- in-person training on the design and install of heat pump hot water systems.
It supports the Victorian Government’s climate action ambitions. These include reducing carbon emissions, phasing out natural gas connections, and transitioning to home electrification. This training also supports industry to meet new 7 star energy efficiency building standards.
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