Want to be a heat pump installer? Start with plumbing!

Heat pumps are at the centre of the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating, creating exciting opportunities for both new entrants and experienced tradespeople. Harry Budd, Marketing Manager at Logic4training, explains why a strong foundation in plumbing remains the most important first step towards a successful career as a multi-skilled heat pump installer.  Heating homes is […]

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LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

LCL Awards welcomes new Qualifications Manager (QM), Toni Oakley-Tulk. Specialising in plumbing, renewables and F-Gas, Toni joins the leading Awarding Organisation with a wealth of experience in engineering and training, including positions at British Gas, Homeserve and Viessmann. Toni said: “I’m looking forward to being involved in shaping some of LCL Awards’ qualifications, fine-tuning them to […]

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Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of three nationally recognised qualifications delivered at its Hatfield Training Centre, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The courses are designed to equip experienced heating professionals with […]

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Celebrating the UK’s first female-run electrical training centre on International Women’s Day

At the end of last year, Redditch-based Renew Elec training centre opened its doors, offering a range of LCL Awards and City & Guilds electrical courses. Renew Elec stands out for several reasons. Firstly, its founders and primary trainers, Alex Tranter and Sam Lawler, are both women. Secondly, the centre was born out of TikTok. When […]

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LCL low-carbon qualifications with strengthened entry requirements meet ECS approval

The ECS Steering Committee has confirmed continued recognition of low-carbon technology qualifications offered by LCL Awards. This follows the introduction of clearer, more robust entry requirements which are aligned to industry expectations. The updated framework reinforces that these qualifications are intended for qualified and practising electricians, ensuring that low-carbon technologies – such as solar PV, […]

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