Worcester, Bosch Group is offering a more flexible way for installers to achieve MCS accreditation, in the light of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launch.
The new Qualifications and Credited Framework (QCF) affiliated training and assessment around renewables has been designed to make it easier for installers to attain MCS accreditation. To satisfy an MCS assessor, emphasis is placed on why a particular renewable technology has been selected and sized to maximise efficiency levels.

The QCF courses will be run in partnership with Logic Certification and will take the form of a three day solar thermal programme, or a four day heat pump course, providing delegates all the knowledge they need to specify, install and maintain the particular renewable technology.

The training initiative comes after DECC has committed to investing £250,000 in funding for the Renewable Heat Incentive Training Support Scheme (RHITSS). This voucher scheme will subsidise up to 75 per cent of the cost of renewables-based training for installers who are already qualified in the heating and/or plumbing discipline.

QCF also feeds into a wider professional development initiative whereby the installer can claim credits and work towards a diploma in renewable technologies.

Phil Bunce, training manager at Worcester, Bosch Group said: 'We've introduced QCF as a more flexible way for installers to learn, and the fact that it is MCS accredited is a must for installers looking to take advantage of the business opportunities created by the Feed In Tariffs (FiTs), RHI and the Green Deal.'

QCF renewables training will be offered at Worcester's network of Training and Assessment Academies nationwide.