Training Courses

HETAS is the leading training provider for solid fuel, wood and biomass offering a range of comprehensive courses specifically designed for installers, retailers, specifiers, Local Authorities, Building Control Officers and those involved in the wood fuel supply chain.

H001 & H001(+) | Introduction to Solid Fuel

This course is suitable for anyone interested in solid fuel, wood & biomass technology. If you have no previous experience in the solid fuel sector this is a good place to start.

Retailer Course

This course is suitable for retail showroom staff, building surveyors, building control officers & architects.

H002 | Solid Fuel Regulations & Standards

This course is suitable for surveyors, specifiers, building control officers, architects and anyone in the industry who gives advice but does not carry out installations.

H003 & H003DS | Dry Appliance Installer/Defined Scope (DS)

This course is suitable for Candidates with relevant experience in the construction industry, including allied trades such as plumbing and heating installers.

H004 | Wet Appliance Installer

This course is suitable for candidates with plumbing & heating qualifications who have successfully completed the H003 or H003DS.

H005 | Biomass Appliance Installer

This course is suitable for plumbing, heating, oil, gas & building services engineers or any person with a building services background. Also suitable for existing HETAS registrants who wish to attain the skills necessary to install biomass boiler appliances.

H006 | System Chimneys

This course is suitable for candidates who have successfully completed the H003/H003 DS or H005 course. This is a one-day bolt on to the H003/H003 DS or H005 courses and can be taken at the same time or at a later date.

H008 | Dry Pellet Appliance Installer

This course is suitable for candidates who have successfully completed the H003 course and wish to expand their knowledge to include the installation of automated dry pellet stove appliances. 

H009 | Service & Maintenance

This course is ideal for businesses with relevant experience who don’t wish to undertake installation work; including stove retailers, chimney sweeps, allied trades (e.g. plumbing/heating installers), maintenance operatives and housing associations.

Sweeping Module | Online & H009S

This course is suitable for operatives who currently carry out sweeping activities, to demonstrate through knowledge and practical assessment, their suitability to join the HETAS Sweep & Service Scheme for sweeping solid fuel appliances.

H010 | Installation in Small Craft

This course is suitable for HETAS Registered Installers or Sweep & Service Technicians who wish to extend their scope and knowledge and Marine industry experience workers who wish to undertake training to install Solid Fuel Dry Appliances in Small Craft.

H011 | Sweeping Course

This course is suitable for candidates wanting to learn how to sweep a chimney, and undertake servicing and maintenance but do not wish to undertake installation work.

Refresher Courses

Available to any person who has previously completed a HETAS course.

HETAS Ltd

HETAS, Severn House, Unit 5 Newtown Trading Estate, Green Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 8HD