Green Skills Academy
The Green Skills Academy provides a skilled workforce able to retrofit environmentally friendly energy systems to reduce emissions, address the longstanding skill shortage vacancies in the construction sector, and target emerging green occupations.
About the Green Skills Academy
Britain’s 29 million homes are responsible for more than a fifth of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions. The UK has set a net zero emissions target by 2050. This journey starts by reducing 67% of emissions by 2030, and 78% by 2035. Our Green Skills Academy aims to meet this challenge head-on.
The demand for professionals with expertise in renewable energy, circular economy, eco-friendly technologies, and conservation is skyrocketing. By acquiring green skills, you not only future-proof your career but also contribute to the global effort to create a healthier planet for generations to come.
There are many skill shortages in the industry that the Green Skills Academy aims to fill by training a strong workforce. These shortages include:
- Off-site manufacturing and pre-fabrication roles where homes are precision-engineered in a factory
- Gas engineers, plumbing and heating technicians with the skills to install and retrofit air and ground source heat and hydrogen pumps
- Electrical installation and maintenance roles to install and retrofit electric vehicles (EV) charging points, photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, and other electronic green technologies
- Green Deal and environmental sustainability advisors and consultants ensure environmental surveys and assessments are carried out in compliance with laws, regulations and permits
- Building design and building information system advisors oversee the implementation of BIM standards and guidelines with industry best practices
- Waste and recycling management is responsible for managing operations of waste collection, disposal and recycling
- Energy insulation installers ensure buildings retain heat and are more energy-efficient
- Roofers ensure rooms are structurally safe and to regulations and building codes
Potential careers can include:
- Retrofit Coordinator
- Retrofit Assessor
- Retrofit in Customer Service
- Retrofit Site Supervisor
- Environmental Consultants
- Energy Efficiency Assessor
- Plumbing and Heating Technicians
- Liaison Officer Sustainability Projects
- Construction
- Air Source Heat Pump Installer
- Customer Service in Sustainability
Courses can include:
- Air Source Heat Pumps – Introduction
- Domestic Retrofit – Introduction
- Domestic Retrofit – Level 2
- Electrical Installation – Introduction
- Green Skills, Sustainability and Careers – Introduction
- Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar PV Systems – Level 3
- PhotoVoltiac System – Introduction
- Solar Energy – Introduction
- Solar Thermal Energy System – Introduction
Green Skills Academy Courses
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Our Mayors Skills Academies are all credited by The Quality Mark which identifies our academies to be excellent, industry-relevant training in the capital. The Quality Mark Statement also represents our commitment to including a combination of sector-specific questions and wider cross-cutting issues like diversity and inclusion, sustainability, Good Work and the engagement of underrepresented groups.
We provide free training opportunities and support packages to help you get a job in the green sector. We do this by providing bespoke flexible programmes that fit your circumstances and availability. We aim to give you the confidence and skills you need to be employable within 4 to 8 weeks, and a guaranteed job interview with one of our partner employers.
Training includes:
- Workshops in specific personal and employability skills, for example, resilience and communication
- Multiple step-on and step-off points for greater flexibility
- Free additional courses up to Level 3 in a wide range of areas
- Personal tutors
- Mentoring programmes
- Apprenticeships and work experience including pre-apprenticeships and pre-employment training
- Industry engagement and career support sessions with employers
- Attending construction fairs
- Work experience
- Equipment best practices
- Help with job applications, writing your CV and cover letters
- Personalised information, advice and guidance, career advice and help with job searches
- Tailored sector employability workshops
- Advice and guidance for self-employment
The Green Skills Academy programme consists of a range of training pathways. For example:
- Introductory 2-6 weeks courses on topics such as introduction to retrofit, retrofit at Level 2, sustainability, solar systems, air source heat pumps, environmental technologies
- Flexible modular training leading to Levels 2 and 3 qualifications
- Masterclasses on in-demand roles
- Courses on emerging technologies such as green roofs, installation of PV panels, smart energy consumption, and electrical installation of EV charging points
Green sector employer partnerships
Our Green Skills Academy partners have extensive links to employers in the green construction sectors, including Wates, Retrofit Works, North London Waste Authority, Morgan Sindall, Vistry Partnerships, and Peabody, who provide training and work placement leading to guaranteed interviews and Good Work opportunities.
These partners have committed to providing training, work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, curriculum planning, recruitment events, skills shortage research, and jobs.
How to apply
Our comprehensive Green Skills Academy courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in this exciting field. Our expert instructors have curated a curriculum that covers the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in sustainability and environmental management.
Our courses don’t just end with knowledge – we provide career workshops, job placement assistance, and guidance for launching your green venture. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) after course completion.
By enrolling in our Green Skills courses, you’re investing in yourself, your future, and the future of our planet. Take the first step towards a meaningful and impactful career. Together, let’s create a greener, more sustainable world.
See the full list of Green Skills Academy courses. If you are unsure of which study path to take, check out our level equivalence table.
Are you interested in joining the Green Skills Academy? Contact us by filling out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Industry professionals from Willmott Dixon Interiors and Falcon Green visited us to give students support and insight into Green careers
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