FREE Heat pump training with Alto Energy
Our free heat pump training course is designed for experienced plumbers and heating engineers who are looking to expand into renewables without becoming MCS accredited.
The course focuses on the key principles of heat pump technology, along with practical, product-specific training across leading brands such as Mitsubishi, Samsung, Worcester Bosch and Viessmann.
train to install heat pumps
- Learn how to install a variety of air source heat pumps
- Learn how to install ground source heat pumps
- The course is completely free to attend*
- Gain access to our MCS Umbrella Scheme upon completion
- The one day course is designed for experienced heating professionals
*For hands-on courses, there’s a £30 deposit, refunded in full when you attend.
What does our heat pump installer training cover?
Whether you're an experienced heating engineer moving into renewables or a plumber training to install heat pumps for the first time, our heat pump training course gives you the hands-on skills to start fitting systems straight away. It's built for heating professionals rather than complete beginners, so the pace is practical and product-focused rather than theory-heavy.
Installing heat pump systems
System features and benefits
Appliance location and required clearances
Mechanical and electrical installation
Understanding appliance operation
Ground source collector types
Key heating system design principles
Working with Alto Energy
An overview of our MCS Umbrella Scheme
Becoming an Alto Assured Partner Installer
Heat pump training by brand
Our course gives you product-specific training across the four heat pump brands we supply, so you leave knowing how to install each system, not just the theory behind heat pumps in general.
Mitsubishi Ecodan training
Training on the Mitsubishi Ecodan range, covering location requirements, installation and operation.
Samsung heat pump training
Installation training on the Samsung GEN 6, GEN 7 and HT Quiet range.
Bosch heat pump training
Training on the Worcester Bosch Compress 2000, covering unit operation and installation.
Viessmann ground source training
Specific training on the Viessmann Vitocal 200-G and the 222-G , including collector types and design principles.
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Feedback from Plumbers
Great morning, really informative. It was good to get there and see your products and be able to ask questions there and then. Really enjoyed it as I’ve said, great setup you’ve got there guys. I know it was a really long journey for me to travel up and see you, but it was well worth it
TURNERS PLUMBING & HEATING SOLUTIONS LTD
Join Our Trusted Installer Network
Once you’ve completed our training course and provided a copy of your Unvented Hot Water Certificate along with your public liability insurance, you’ll become an Alto Assured Partner Installer.
Being Alto Assured means you're backed by a trusted name, with access to full support, MCS compliance, and the opportunity to be recommended to homeowners after a few successful installs.
Every system we design is built to meet the latest MCS standards, so your installations are always up to spec. You’ll have direct access to our experienced team for technical support, so you can install with confidence. And if something does crop up on site, our Tech Support team is only ever a phone call away.
On top of that, Alto Energy will take on full responsibility for the system after the heat pump has been commissioned.
Frequently asked questions
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To install a heat pump under our MCS umbrella scheme, you’ll need to complete our free heat pump training course. You must also hold a valid unvented hot water certificate and have public liability insurance in place.
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No, you don’t have to be MCS registered to install heat pumps. However, without MCS certification, your customers won’t be able to access government grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. By joining our MCS umbrella scheme, installers can offer compliant installations and unlock funding opportunities for their customers.
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Our heat pump training course takes just half a day to complete. Once finished, installers can begin fitting heat pumps almost straight away, provided they meet the necessary requirements such as holding an unvented certificate and public liability insurance.
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No, an MCS certificate is not a legal requirement to install a heat pump. However, without it, homeowners won’t be able to access government funding schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Working under our MCS umbrella scheme allows installers to offer certified installations without having to register individually.
Benefit From Our Industry Accreditations
When you work under the Alto Assured MCS Umbrella, you and the homeowner benefit from our industry accreditations.