The project aims to achieve the following 8 RESULTS:

1. Learning Units

The 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Microcredentials

The development of a system of certification, making use of heat pump micro-credentials based on European directives (COM/2021/770).

5. Occupation Requirements Revision

The revision of current occupational requirements for the sector and the update of HVAC professional profiles.

6. Qualification Blueprint

The development of a Blueprint with specifications for a European Union-wide qualification for HVAC technicians.

7. 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.

8. 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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