Why Your F-Gas Ticket Isn’t Enough Anymore: The Reality of R290 in Domestic AC
Think your standard F-Gas ticket has you covered for the future of domestic AC? Think again. >
With major regulatory deadlines hitting in 2027 and 2029, R32 is being phased out, and highly flammable R290 (propane) is taking over the market. If you are installing domestic systems, your current certification doesn’t cover you for A3 hydrocarbons. Here is a quick look at why the rules are changing, what tools you’ll need to upgrade, and how to stay legal, insured, and safe on site.
How to Become an MCS Certified Heat Pump Installer: A Complete Guide
Transitioning to a MCS accredited profession involves several regulatory steps. From joining a Consumer Code to navigating DNO G99 applications, learn the essential requirements for becoming a certified heat pump installer and accessing government grants like the BUS.
Gas and Oil Engineers: The £9k Heat Pump Boost is Here. Are You Ready?
The BUS grant just hit £9,000 for off-grid properties. If you’re a gas or oil engineer, there’s never been a better time to get qualified.
Unlock 10% Off with Your Blue Light Card at Hampshire Training and Assessments
At Hampshire Training and Assessments, we deeply appreciate the dedication of those who serve our communities and country. To show our gratitude, we’re excited to…
Important Changes to OZEV Home and Workplace Charge Point Grants: What You Need to Know for 2026/27
The UK government is updating OZEV home and workplace charge point grants for 2026/27, extending key schemes with increased funding while closing others by March 2026. These changes simplify access, introduce a new digital platform, and adjust grant rates to support the transition to electric vehicles. Stay informed on what this means for homeowners, businesses, and education institutions.
Get Your Trade Training Fully Funded: A Guide to the DWP Low Value Provision
Are you ready to trade in your current situation for a high-demand career in Gas, Electrical, or Plumbing? If you are currently receiving benefits, the path to becoming a qualified professional might be fully funded for you through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Funded ASHP & Low Temperature courses here at HTAA!
Funding is now available for our Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course at Hampshire Training & Assessments, making it 100% funded through the Heat Pump Training Grant. When booked together, Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water Systems is also funded – saving £1,089 + VAT in total. Designed for experienced gas, heating and plumbing engineers, this industry-recognised qualification is a key step into the growing renewable sector.
Install Your Own Heat Pump and Master the Low-Carbon Revolution
You’ve completed the training, but your customers want proof of experience. The transition from theory to confident, real-world installation is the biggest barrier for many heating engineers entering the low-carbon market. The solution is simple: Start at Home. This initiative is your chance to install a government-funded heat pump in your own property, gaining essential hands-on mastery without customer pressure.
You could receive up to £7,500 in kit and expert support, helping you master everything from the heat loss calculation to the final commissioning. Stop waiting for your ‘first job’ to gain confidence. Install it, live with it, and become the local expert with real-world experience to back up every recommendation.
MCS Redeveloped Installer Scheme: Simplified, Fairer, Quality-Focused
A New Era for Low-Carbon Installers: Quality Over Paperwork
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is undergoing its most significant overhaul, transitioning all installers throughout 2025 and into 2026 to the MCS redeveloped installer scheme. This is a direct response to installer feedback, moving the certification process away from excessive administrative burden (QMS paperwork) and toward the delivered quality of the final system on-site.
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