Ep17 Upskill to Ecodan

Show Notes

In this episode, Russell Dean from Ecodan is in conversation with Architect and Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke, Will Allanson, Deputy Principal at Harlow College and Lance Hitchins, People and Training Manager at Mitsubishi Electric. The group discusses the transitional challenges of upskilling UK gas engineers to be able to install air source heat pumps. Lance explains the benefits of Mitsubishi Electric's new Ecodan Training Centre at Hatfield – allowing their courses to combine online group sessions with more personal, 'hands-on' teaching. Will Allanson from Harlow College talks about promoting 'carbon literacy' and 'decarbonising their college curriculum' to deliver sustainable heating education to the next generation of heating installers.

This episode was recorded on 6th Sept 2022.

01:06 / The need to upskill

02:15 / Ecodan training challenges 

03:50 / Learning plumbing and electrics 

11:30 / Decarbonising the curriculum

13:00 / Engaging with employers for jobs 

15:00 / Transitional phase for skills 

18:00 / Regional job opportunities

23:00 / A sustainable journey

28:45 / Educate for carbon literacy

34:50 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan

35:15 / The green economy

36:15 / The commercial benefits of Ecodan 

39:00 / The opportunities for gas installers 

44:20 / The biggest challenge for educators 

53:20 / Honesty, education & collaboration 

https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/upskill-to-ecodan

https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/homeowners/our-heat-pumps

https://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/

https://podcast.ecodan.uk/

What is Serious about sustainability?

Serious about sustainability is a podcast series brought to you by Mitsubishi Electric's Ecodan – air source heat pump. Through a series of guest interviews including architect and Ecodan Ambassador, George Clarke, the podcast series covers a range of topics, from the perspective of UK homeowners, self-builders, contractors, and housing associations. The show promotes greater awareness of renewable, heat pump technology, helping to build a sustainable, zero-carbon future for home heating.