Summary
Accreditation for heating technicians may only be applied for by persons holding a certificate of aptitude (L, GI, GII, DAI and DAII) obtained in a recognised training centre.
The list of recognised training centres and general information on the profession of heating engineer is available via this link.
In detail
Are you a heating technician? Are you planning to work on central heating installations?
Technicians working on heating installations in the Walloon Region must have a licence issued by the Walloon Air and Climate Agency.
These accreditations are available upon successful completion of a specific certification course (L, GI, GII, DAI and DAII) at a recognised training centre.
The purpose of accreditation is to ensure that heating installations comply with the requirements and that the staff working on these installations have the required skills.
Being certified allows you to work as a heating engineer and perform tasks (periodic inspections, commissioning, repairs, etc.) on central heating systems.
To apply for an accreditation, or to apply for its renewal, complete and validate the online form available in French (see ‘Forms’ section).
You will need to enclose:
- the certificate of aptitude relating to the accreditation requested;
- a document proving that you are self-employed or employed in a company;
- information on the equipment needed to monitor the proper functioning of the installations.
The application fee is EUR 220.
It shall be adjusted every 15 January using the consumer price index for the previous year.
The AwAC analyses the content of your file and verifies that it is complete and admissible. It will inform you of its decision no later than 15 days after the date of receipt.
- Is your file incomplete?
- You have 30 days to send the missing elements identified in the decision to the AwAC.
- Upon receipt of your additional information, the administration has 30 days to notify you of its decision on whether your request is complete and admissible.
- Is your file complete?
- The AwAC will inform you of its decision to grant or refuse approval no later than 60 days after notification of the admissibility of your application.
The supporting documents to be attached to your application are
- the certificate of aptitude relating to the accreditation requested;
- a document proving that you are self-employed or employed in a company;
- information on the equipment needed to monitor the proper functioning of the installations.
Are you not satisfied with the AwAC decision? You may lodge an appeal by registered letter with the Minister for the Environment within 20 days of receiving the decision to grant the licence.
The Minister’s decision shall be notified by registered letter within 45 days of receipt of the appeal.
