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Scheme active from March 2013
This is a Certification scheme for Individuals
Luxembourg – Master craftsmen diploma electrician and Master craftsmen diploma plumber and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning)
The contents of the courses for Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Heat Pump and Biomass are integrated in the programmes of:
a) the Master craftsmen diploma electrician: Solar Photovoltaic and Heat Pump
b) the Master craftsmen diploma plumber and HVAC: Solar Thermal, Heat Pump and Biomass.
The courses are mandatory for the participants of the Master craftsmen diploma.
As for the Master Craftsmen Diploma, the same courses for Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Heat Pump and Biomass are offered via advanced professional training at a voluntary basis.
Links to more information about the scheme
cdm.lu/mon-brevet-de-maitrise/fr/organisation-du-brevet/liste-metiers-et-programmes
cdm.lu/formation-continue/formations?formation=4801&category_id=46&category_id=70
Certification
Certification Bodies
Certification Providers
The Chamber of skilled crafts is accredited by law for organising the Master craftsmen diploma as well as for organising advanced training programmes.
Technologies covered by the scheme
Supported Technology, Size and Possibility of Financial Support |
Are any other qualifications required to practice? | |||||||||
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Technology | Size Min and Max sizes | Necessity of Cert./ Qual. Is the scheme mandatory or voluntary for the technology listed? | Supporting financial schemes? Are there any supporting financial schemes? | Necessity for financial support Is it mandatory to be certified to qualify for the financial incentive? | EQF What level of education according to European Qualifications Framework is the scheme equivalent to? [?] | Plumber Is the supporting qualification as a plumber required? | Electrician Is the supporting qualification as an electrician required? | Parts Is a specializiation in the companents required as a supporting qualification? | Other Other requirement details | Financial Schemes |
Air Heat Pump | Mandatory | EQF L5 | ... Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher | |||||||
Biomass | Mandatory | EQF L5 | ||||||||
Shallow Geothermal | Mandatory | EQF L5 | ... Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher | |||||||
Solar Photovoltaic | Mandatory | EQF L5 | ... Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher |
Supported Technology, Size and Possibility of Financial Support |
Are any other qualifications required to practice? | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | Size Min and Max sizes | Necessity of Cert./ Qual. Is the scheme mandatory or voluntary for the technology listed? | Supporting financial schemes? Are there any supporting financial schemes? | Necessity for financial support Is it mandatory to be certified to qualify for the financial incentive? | EQF What level of education according to European Qualifications Framework is the scheme equivalent to? [?] | Plumber Is the supporting qualification as a plumber required? | Electrician Is the supporting qualification as an electrician required? | Parts Is a specializiation in the companents required as a supporting qualification? | Other Other requirement details | Supporting Financial Schemes |
Air Heat Pump | Mandatory | EQF L5 | Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher | |||||||
Biomass | Mandatory | EQF L5 | ||||||||
Shallow Geothermal | Mandatory | EQF L5 | Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher | |||||||
Solar Photovoltaic | Mandatory | EQF L5 | Certified HVAC, or other qualification level EQF3 or higher |
The following competencies are covered by the Certification/Qualification
Legislation, subsidies and standards | |
Costs/Benefit analysis (eg. payback period) | |
Design (appropriate design of system dependent in relation to targeted heating system) | |
Installation (actual installation process) | |
Commissioning (ensure effective commissioning of system for optimal performance) | |
Monitoring (operational or performance monitoring) | |
Maintenance (understanding of maintenance and warranty based issues) | |
Other | Yes the Mastercraftmen Diploma covers managerial skills and specific professional training. |
Training costs and duration
Average training cost | €1,001 - €3,000 The cost for the complete Master Craftsman is €1,001 - €3,000. The cost for the specific course if you are already a Master Craftsman is 650 Euro per course (Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Heat Pump or Biomass). |
Ongoing Costs in order to be Certified/Qualified |
|
What is the anticipated duration of training for full certification/ qualification? | 3-5 years |
other Training Duration details | Less than 3 months for the Advanced professional training certificate |
Training Consists of the following elements
Theory | Mandatory |
Practical | Mandatory |
Workplace Learning | Not Required |
Examination | Mandatory |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Not Required |
Ongoing Quality Control | Not Required |
Ongoing review of standards
The Certification is valid for | 3 - 5 years |
Requalification is required | |
Inspections of the installers work are carried out | |
Evaluation of wider standards |
If an installer is not compliant with the standards set out in the certification/qualification the following
penalties may apply
A financial penalty could apply | |
Retraining may be required | |
Suspension from the scheme | |
Exclusion from the scheme | |
None |
Customers of a certified/ qualified installer may benefit from the following insurance
Damage to the renewable energy system | |
Damage to wider energy infrastructure within end-users’ home | |
Structural or building damage | |
Significant degradation in system performance | |
Poor consumer code of conduct |
The process for recognising the Certifications/ Qualifications issued by another member state (mutual recognition)
There is an established process for mutual recognition |
Evidence of certification | |
Evidence of formal training | |
Declaration | |
Evidence of quality | |
Other, please detail | Yes |
An aptitude test | |
Undergo a period of monitoring | |
Demonstrate continuous professional development | |
Evidence of quality of installations | |
Other needed evidence | No |
Expected to demonstrate language ability | |
Expected to demonstrate insurance | |
Supplementary evidence details that are expected | No |
National legislation associated with the scheme
Master craftsmen diploma – Règlement ministériel 24/08/2012
Concerning the Voluntary courses:
The missions of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts are defined by law, amongst other, one mission is organisation of advanced trainings and Master craftsmen courses ; The Chamber of skilled crafts is accredited by law for organising the Master craftsmen diploma as well as for organising advanced trainings.
Statistical Info
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Master craftsmen diploma : +/- 200 persons trained
Advanced professional training certificate : +/- 200 persons trained