Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £46,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Air Source Heat Pump Installer Course (Level 3) L36 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
- Install and Maintain Air Source Heat Pumps 2 courses
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Where this can take you
Experienced engineers add MCS certification for grant-funded installs and can move into renewables or run their own firm.
Courses for this career
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Level 3
- Air Source Heat Pump Installer Course (Level 3) L36 courses