H Firkins & Sons are the latest HETAS approved training centre

We are pleased to welcome H Firkins & Sons as the newest approved training centre, expanding the network of industry-leading venues providing high-quality and comprehensive HETAS training across the country.
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We are pleased to welcome H Firkins & Sons as the newest approved training centre, expanding the network of industry-leading venues providing high-quality and comprehensive HETAS training across the country. H Firkins & Sons are the sixteenth training centre to be  granted HETAS approval and can be found in Milton Keynes, providing training in an easily accessible location that broadens the reach of HETAS training centres.

HETAS is the leading provider of training for solid fuel, wood, and biomass, offering an extensive scope of courses that provide comprehensive education and instruction, with H Firkins & Sons being the latest training provider to gain HETAS approval.

Speaking of the launch of the new centre, Josh Firkins, Owner, said:

I’m really looking forward to working with HETAS. I think we’re at a crucial time where the industry as a whole has to move forward and raise standards as high as possible. I really hope my contribution will be part of achieving that with HETAS and the rest of the industry.

HETAS Head of Training Carrie Artus comments:

It’s great to be able to welcome H Firkins & Sons to our network of HETAS approved training centres.

Working with Josh in recent months, it is clear that his values are aligned with HETAS’s commitment to promote the highest professional standards and practices in the industry. Josh’s hands-on expertise will also further the current chimney sweeping training HETAS offer.

HETAS is really looking forward to working with Josh and our existing training centres in coming months and years.

H Firkins & Sons pride themselves on their digestible, interactive method of training; they want you to not only learn, but to also engage. The team are looking forward to utilising their learned experiences and training expertise to instruct on the best industry practices, providing a wide scope of HETAS courses to aspiring candidates.

Courses

H Firkins & Sons will be running a wide selection of HETAS courses, with the following available:

  • Introduction to Solid Fuel (H001 & H001+)
  • Retailer
  • Solid Fuel Regulations & Standards (H002)
  • Dry Appliance Installer/Defined Scope (H003 & H003DS)
  • System Chimneys (H006)
  • Dry Pellet Appliance Installer (H008)
  • Service and Maintenance (H009)
  • Sweeping Module (H009S)
  • Sweeping Course (H011)

Find out more about H Firkins & Sons on their website and contact the centre at [email protected] for more information on course dates and availability.

You can view details of all sixteen HETAS Approved Training Centres and a range of courses on the training section of the HETAS website.

HETAS Ltd

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