Gaining experience in Net Zero industries (3 hr Taster)

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00646
Area
Construction & Building Trades
Campus
Olive Grove Campus

About this Course

The renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly with the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels. Billions of pounds are being invested into the sector and there are exciting opportunities for skilled workers to meet the growing demand. This taster session will give you an introduction and an understanding of renewable energy technologies, how they work and what skills are required in the industry along with an overview of the growth of the market employment opportunities.

Key Units

This taster session will give you an introduction and an understanding of renewable energy technologies, how they work and what skills are required in the industry along with an overview of the growth of the market employment opportunities.

  • Introduction to renewable energy
What is renewable energy?
Energy sources

  • Employability
Enhance your skills required for the working environment
Develop confidence and motivation for employment
Improve communication skills and personal effectiveness

  • Understanding domestic retrofit
Provide you with an overview of information used, the health and safety considerations, the resources used, the risks of damage, contractual requirements and the processes involved as part of retrofit activities

  • Work experience
This will give you a unique insight into how the industry operates and what is expected of individuals operating within the net zero and low carbon industries

Entry Requirements

This taster session has no formal entry requirements.

Assessment

This taster session has no formal assessment.

Where does this Lead

Following this taster session, learners could progress to study the following qualifications:

  • Retrofit advisor/assessor

Future Opportunities

Career opportunities following this programme of study include:

  • Renewable energies specialist

Extra Costs

N/A

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