This marks a 14% increase in the number of individuals trained when comparing the first half of 2024 to the same period in 2023. Even more striking is the 37% rise in qualifications from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024.

Laura Thomas, chair of the HPA Training Working Group said: 'The steady growth in people successfully completing heat pump training courses reflects the increasing recognition and value given to heat pumps as a key technology in the UK’s transition to net zero.  The rise in qualified individuals year on year solidifies the efforts of training providers to meet the demand of upskilling the workforce to support the growing market.'

The HPA and its members remain dedicated to supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of accelerating the installation of heat pumps in the UK. With the demand for training continuing to rise, the HPA will continue to collaborate closely with training providers, stakeholders, and policymakers to ensure policy, support and training standards remain up to date and effective.

For a comprehensive view of the HPA’s Training Statistics visit the HPA website: https://www.heatpumps.org.uk/resources/statistics/