We recently unveiled the Air Source Heat Pumps in the new Green Skills Hub at the Construction Training Centre. These training bays are equipped with the latest air source heat pump technology, providing our learners with the opportunity to train in installing, maintaining, and repairing eco-friendly heating systems. 

We were joined by representatives from Daikin Europe and Exeter City Council, as well as training providers, colleges, and local businesses. 

Councillor Philip Bialyk spoke about the need to sustainably retrofit older homes in Exeter, and how the training hub will fill the green skills gap. Martyn Ford, representing Daikin Europe, provided insights into how the company’s heat pumps operate. Quantum Group assembled the bays and have installed similar green skills training solutions across the country. 

Five of our outstanding Plumbing & Heating apprentices offered visitors technical information on how air source heat pumps function and shared what they’ve learnt since the training hub was installed. Our apprentices are now building their confidence in working with renewable technologies, developing skills at College which they can then use in the workplace. 

Giving our full-time and part-time learners the tools they need to build their green skills will enable Exeter City Council to implement these technologies in new developments around Exeter and ensure they are viable for the future. The training bays will also be used for the Introduction to Heat Pumps course, which is free for homeowners, landlords, and trades professionals living in East Devon. Find out more here: Introduction to Heat Pumps – Fully funded for East Devon residents – Green Skills Advisory Panel 

This Training Hub is the remarkable result of a collaboration that we hope will set the standard for other training providers and local councils, positioning Exeter College as a leader in green skills training.