PUMP-UP Open Educational Resources
Learning Units
Development of 7 learning units aiming to cover skills needs in the field of formal Vocational and Educational Training, as well as educational materials, and a trainers’ guide aiming to assist in the improvement of the teaching methods in the field.
MOOC
A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as well as an on-the-job training application for smartphones aiming to provide flexible online learning to technicians.
Trainer’s Guide
A guide designed to support VET trainers and workplace mentors in delivering the PUMP-UP curriculum including:
- Detailed lesson plans
- Best practices for delivering sessions
- Guidance on integrating training materials into learning settings,
- Assessment strategies to track trainee progress
Mobile App
The PUMP-UP Virtual Assistant Application supports HVAC technicians and trainees with step-by-step guidance, checklists, and FAQs for heat pump installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Designed for self-paced learning,
it complements the PUMP-UP MOOC and is accessible on smartphones and tablets.
Available in seven languages (English, Spanish, German, Greek, Danish, French, Estonian), the App ensures broad access to high-quality vocational training, helping to enhance skills development and support the green energy transition in
the HVAC sector.
Training Seminars
The organisation of 7 on-site training seminars in Estonia, Spain and Denmark, as well as online pilot training activities aiming to upskill upwards to 900 HVAC technicians & 70 trainers.
Microcredentials
The development of a system of certification, making use of heat pump micro-credentials based on European directives (COM/2021/770).
Occupation Requirements Revision
The revision of current occupational requirements for the sector and the update of HVAC professional profiles.
Qualification Blueprint
The development of a Blueprint with specifications for a European Union-wide qualification for HVAC technicians.
Info-days
The organization of 7 national info-days in each partner’s country to promote the project’s results, and enhance upskilling initiatives with the goal of encouraging a discussion on the issues of skills needs in the field of HVAC among sectoral experts.
EU-wide Conference
A European-wide Conference to be held in Brussels in 2026 regarding on Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning technology trends & reskilling needs, involving stakeholders from throughout the sector.
PUMP-UP
Upskilling HVAC technicians on heat pump technologies for green energy transition
Project No: KA220-VET-000164956
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