Energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat networks for homes - skills requirements: consultation

Annex C - installer skills matrix

Note - the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has a useful guide to the Scottish Qualifications lAndscape which may be useful for anyone unfamiliar with Scottish qualifications. This can be found at: www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/Guide_to_Scottish_Qualifications.pdf

Heat Battery

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7
• Water Byelaws/Regs
• Vented/Unvented Hot water

Solar Thermal

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• SVQ 3 Heating And Ventilating: Industrial And Commercial Installation

And must complete the following qualifications:

• NOS Mapped - Installation And Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems
• Water Byelaws/Regs
• Vented/Unvented Hot water

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• SVQ 3/SCQF 6 Install, Commission And Maintain Refrigeration Systems Or
• SVQ 3/SCQF 6 Install, Commission And Maintain Air Conditioning Systems

And must complete the following qualifications:

• NOS Mapped - Install And Commission Fuel Systems: emergent technologies
• Water Byelaws/Regs
• Domestic Vented And Unvented Hot Water Storage

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Biomass

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• SVQ 3 Heating And Ventilating: Industrial And Commercial Installation

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Solid Fuel Installer (NOS Mapped)
• Vented/Unvented Hot water

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Hydrogen Ready Boilers

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• Level 3 Diploma in Gas Engineering Or
• Gas Engineering Competence Based Qualification Or
• Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas qualification

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Water Byelaws
• Central Heating & Water Training & Assessment (CENWAT)
• Liquid Petroleum Gas Changeover
• Domestic Vented And Unvented Hot Water Storage

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7 Or
• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• Ductwork Planning And Installation at SCQF level 6

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Domestic Ventilation Systems (MVHR)

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Smart Heating Controls

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7 Or
• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7 Or
• SVQ 3 Heating And Ventilating: Industrial And Commercial Installation

Electric Heating - Storage Heaters, Infrared And Panel Heating

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Solar PV Electrician Pathway

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• NOS Mapped - Installation And Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Level 3)

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Solar PV Roofing Contractor (Limited Scope O)

Career path:

• SVQ Roofing (Construction) at SCQF level 5

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Appreciation of Access Platforms And Equipment
• Electrical awareness TESSA

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Micro Hydro

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Lighting And Controls

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Micro Wind Turbines

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Connection of Generation
• Installing small wind-powered electricity generating systems

Electrical Under Floor Heating

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Electrical awareness TESA

Battery Storage

Career path:

• SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Up to date BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Energy Storage Systems Course (415)

External Wall Insulation

Internal Wall Insulation

Cavity Wall Insulation

HTT Cavity Wall Insulation (Hard to Treat)

Loft/ Rafter/Room in Roof Insulation

Under Floor Insulation

Low Rise Windows And Doors

Flat, Pitched And Extension Roofs

High Rise Windows And Doors

Career path:

• SVQ in Insulation And Building Treatments (Construction) at SCQF level 5 Or
• SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Insulation And Building Treatments (Construction Cold/Warm Roof Insulation) Or
• SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Insulation And Building Treatments (Construction) Or
• External Wall Insulation – Boarder/Finisher

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

Grey Water Harvesting*

Career path:

• SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing And Heating at SCQF Level 7

And must complete the following qualifications:

• Water Byelaws

And (only if working on pre-1919 buildings)

• SQA Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older And Traditional Buildings

*whilst not included in PAS 2035, it was identified as an important skills requirement from the Quality And Skills Working Group.