Upskilling HVAC technicians on heat pump technologies for green energy transition

Solutions developed

The project has the following objectives: OBJ1: Revise occupational requirements for HVAC technicians to match the demand for green heating & cooling. OBJ2: Develop a novel curriculum for dual vocational training on heat pump technologies. OBJ3: Introduce open-access delivery methods to increase VET flexibility and inclusiveness. OBJ4: Foster heat pump skills recognition via a micro credential-based certification scheme. OBJ5: Foster the capitalisation of project results in VET practice via integration in HVAC qualification outlines.

Main results

The impact of the project will be the following: -A modular curriculum with WBL components on heat pump technologies in 7 languages (EQF4, 140 hours duration) -A MOOC and a “virtual assistant” application -A certification scheme for heat pump skills based on micro-credentials -Blueprint for an EU-wide qualification for HVAC technicians, and updated profile on ESCO -7 on-site training seminars & 8 online TTT sessions -1000 HVAC technicians trained and upskilled -7 national info-days and an EU Conference on HVAC trends and reskilling needs