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By completing the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) pathway, not only you will be providing your business with the tools to tackle decarbonisation. You will also become fully MCS accredited, which will give you the chance to take advantage of Government grants on behalf of your customers if they are eligible.

To become certified as air to water heat pump MCS Installer (MIS 3005- I) and manage the installation and liaison with the customer, however you will have to sub-contract certified MCS Designer (MIS 3005-D) to deliver compliant installation.

  • Vaillant System Sales and Design team will complete the MIS 3005 D for you to ensure that you will deliver compliant installation and may be able to claim Government grants on behalf of your customer if they are eligible. *
  • Vaillant Service will be there to support you with your first install and commissioning to ensure that install meets the manufacturers requirements. †

To become certified as an air to water heat pump MCS Designer (against MIS 3005-D). You can then sub-contract to an installer certified against MIS 3005-I.

  • Vaillant System Sales and Design team will support you with your first design queries. *

To become certified against both MCS-I and MCS-D

  • Vaillant System Sales and Design team will support you with your first design queries. *
  • Vaillant Service will be there to support you with your first install and commissioning to ensure that install meets the manufacturers requirements. †

* One design per customer only.

† This is a mandatory requirement, subject to availability.

How does Aspire MCS pathway work?

Your bespoke journey will include a mixture of on-demand training through The Vaillant Academy and practical training at one of our six Centres of Excellence or one of our partner centres.

Costs

Each quote is completely bespoke and will depend on what qualifications you currently hold and any further qualifications you may require to complete the programme.

What qualifications are required to start the Aspire MCS pathway?

You must be a Gas Safe registered heating engineer with NVQ level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating, or equivalent. This can also include years of experience in the industry. If unsure if you are equivalent, please contact Vaillant training team on 03456 018885.

Ben's story

Hear from Ben, one of our installers who is currently going through the Aspire programme to become MCS registered to enhance his business.

What qualifications are required to achieve MIS 3005 I and D?

1. NVQ level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating,​ or equivalent 

2. Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump

3. Water Regulations/By-laws (in Scotland)

4. Unvented Hot Water Systems (G3)​

5. Energy Efficiency (Part L) – for work being conducted in England and Wales​

6. Low Temperature Design

7. 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS7671) - not compulsory if you use third party electrician. 

8. Electrical Safe Isolation (single phase)​ - not compulsory if you use third party electrician.

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If you are interested in our Aspire programme please fill out the form below and a member of our training team will be in touch with more info soon.

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