JIB Skills Development Funding available for EAL's Air Source Heat Pump Qualification

EAL is pleased to confirm that funding support is now available through The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board (JIB) Skills Development Fund for JIB member companies and their employees undertaking the new EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits) (610/7301/5).

JIB member companies deliver mechanical building services engineering and electrotechnical work across a range of disciplines. This new funding opportunity will support workforce upskilling in low-carbon technologies and aligns with the JIB’s commitment to tackling the climate crisis.

As greener technologies continue to be adopted across the building services sector, contractors have an opportunity to expand their skills and services into emerging markets. The JIB Skills Development Fund provides financial assistance for eligible further education and training in the electrical industry, and this qualification adds to the existing range of EAL qualifications supported by the fund.

Dan Woods, ECS Standards & Development Manager at JIB, said: “Supporting JIB member companies to access training in low-carbon technologies is an important part of helping the industry respond to changing skills needs and is essentially the reason for the JIB Skills Development Fund charity. 

"This funding will make it easier for eligible employers and operatives to develop practical competence in air source heat pump systems, supporting business growth while contributing to the wider transition to greener building services and government drive to Net Zero.”

Key details and eligibility

To qualify for support from the JIB Skills Development Fund, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Work directly for a JIB-registered company
• Be an apprentice registered with the JIB
• Be registered as unemployed

The grant supports continuing professional development (CPD) and upskilling within the electrotechnical sector.

Funding is provided either as a direct payment to the training provider or college, or as a reimbursement upon submission of proof of payment.

How to apply

Eligible learners and contractors can find further information, download the application form and check the full eligibility requirements on the JIB’s Courses Funded by the Skills Development Fund page.

For further information about the funding or to apply, please refer to the JIB website.

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