The new Vocational Training is here: how it will affect HVAC professionals
I recently had the opportunity to deliver an online training course with Alberto Jiménez, director of BAXI Training, from the BAXI Training Center in Madrid. This center has become a leading resource for installers, instructors, and vocational training students seeking to update their knowledge in renewable energy, efficient HVAC, and new technologies applied to the sector.
The training session focused on two complementary perspectives:
- The technical aspect: the new solutions in the BAXI portfolio
Alberto presented the technologies that are shaping the present and future of the sector:
Next-generation aerothermal systems
Hybrid systems
Digital integration and connectivity
Renewable solutions for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water
New efficiency and sustainability requirements
An essential update for any working professional who wants to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
- My contribution: Do you know how the new Vocational Training regulations affect you if you work in heating, cooling, and air conditioning?
Organic Law 3/2022 on Vocational Training has changed the game. We’re no longer just talking about studying or not studying Vocational Training. We’re talking about something much deeper: 👉 the accreditation of professional skills 👉 the obligation to demonstrate qualifications 👉 the real connection between companies, installers, and the education system
If you work in heating, cooling, and air conditioning, this directly affects you.
The sector is undergoing a rapid transformation due to the energy transition, digitalization, and the growing demand for qualified professionals. The new Vocational Training (FP) program is here to organize, professionalize, and officially recognize what many installers have been doing for years without a formal qualification.
What does this mean for you as a professional in the sector?
You will be able to officially accredit your experience through flexible procedures.
Companies will be able to certify the qualification level of their teams.
Installers will have access to updated and modular training programs.
Vocational training becomes a continuous, dual system connected to the business world.
Technological updates are no longer optional: they are part of the training model itself.
In a sector where aerothermal energy, energy efficiency, and digitalization are advancing rapidly, training is no longer a competitive advantage: it is a professional necessity.
A sector that needs talent… and that can now be certified. Air conditioning and renewable energies are experiencing a historic moment. But without qualified professionals, the energy transition will not be possible. That’s why spaces like BAXI Formación are essential: they bring together technology, business, and knowledge, enabling installers, teachers, and students to keep pace with the demands of the market.
The new vocational training isn’t an educational reform. It’s a reform of technical employment. And those who know how to take advantage of it will lead the future of the sector.
✍️ Antoni Ruiz
Vocational Training Advocate and Consultant specializing in technical talent and energy transition
