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Government officials visit Worcester Bosch to see Heat Training Grant progress

Officials from DESNZ & Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) visited the Worcester Bosch HQ today to assess how the Heat Training Grant has been utilised.

The £5 million Heat Training Grant provides heating engineers with £500 discounts towards becoming a fully qualified heat pump installer.

Applicants need to sign up for the training through their chosen provider – with courses available in over 60 locations throughout England including Worcester Bosch - to confirm they are eligible and receive the £500 discount.

DESNZ and MNZH spoke to individuals from Worcester Bosch, as well as installers, to discuss the workings of the heat pump training funding and the effectiveness of Worcester Bosch’s training for delegates.

Growth in training

The number of individuals completing training to become qualified heat pump installers saw a significant increase last year, rising by 166% from just under 3,000 in 2022 to almost 8,000 . . .

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