Renewables registration

In the coming years, the UK must meet tough targets for carbon emission reduction. Domestic renewable heating technology is seeing significant growth and OFTEC renewables registration, particularly MCS certification, enables installers to maximise this business opportunity.

Renewable technology registration scopes and qualifications

The training you will need

Applicants for our renewables registration will need to hold either proof of personal certification and/or qualifications regulated/mapped to QCF or RQF for the technologies they wish to apply for. Training must have been undertaken within the last five years.

Finding a training provider

For heat pump training, to locate an approved training centre near you please click here.

For Solar Thermal or Biomass technologies, or if you have an existing heat pump qualification, please see the MCS website for a list of qualifications that are acceptable for MCS registration. 

To find out more regarding MCS registration please click here

Apprenticeships and funding

The Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship (LCHTA) provides training in technologies such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems, with funding covering up to 100% of training costs in many cases.

As an added benefit, apprentices employed by OFTEC registered businesses can receive one year's free OFTEC registration after completing a Level 3 heating and plumbing qualification and meeting the registration requirements.