16 October 2026

This Heat Pump Week, from October 12 to 16 2026, NAPIT is highlighting the opportunities available to installers and members as demand in heat pumps continues to grow.

The transition to low-carbon heating is creating new possibilities for tradespeople and businesses that are ready to upskill. By developing the right knowledge and practical skills, installers can expand their services, support more customers and prepare their businesses for future demand.

As demand for heat pumps increases, so does the need for competent and qualified professionals who can install and maintain them safely. For experienced heating and plumbing installers, this represents an opportunity to upskill and play an important part in the move towards cleaner home heating.

NAPIT offer a range of Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pump courses for heating engineers who hold relevant industry experience and qualifications such as Gas Safe Engineers. To supplement the Heat Pump courses on offer, NAPIT offer the Low Temperature Hot Water Design, Unvented and Vented Hot Water Systems, Water Regulations, F-Gas CAT1 and many other courses supporting the installation of Heat Pumps. 

NAPIT offer heating engineers the opportunity to take advantage of the Heat Training Grant which is available for the Low Temperature Hot Water and Heat Pump qualifications*. NAPIT Training are Renewables the delivery partners for Wolseley which in Plumb centre, Renewable Centre and Climate centre.

Installers can also access wider renewables training through NAPIT Training centres. These training pathways can help professionals build confidence in low-carbon technologies and develop the competence needed to deliver high-quality work.

Training is an important part of giving installers the confidence to work in this developing market. Opportunities such as the Heat Training Grant can support eligible professionals as they gain the skills required to deliver low-carbon technology installations in homes.

Brett Forster, Technical and Commercial Director at NAPIT, said: “Heat Pump Week 2026 is a valuable opportunity for installers to consider how low-carbon heating could support the future of their businesses. 

“We encourage NAPIT members and other experienced installers to explore the training opportunities available, build their knowledge and take the next step onto upskilling.”

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