Ep17 Upskill to Ecodan

Serious about sustainability

Oct 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 17

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Episode description

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