Green Energy Skills Bootcamp

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Green Energy Skills Bootcamp

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Green Energy Skills Bootcamp

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Green Energy Skills Bootcamp

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Course Introduction

We are providing a choice of 3 Skills Bootcamps within the construction industry, to support this key sector, focussing on sustainable technology and practices to improve and upskill people: 

  • Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Systems with L2 City & Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

  • Level 3 Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems with L2 City& Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

  • Level 3 Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems with L2 City & Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

There is a choice of three Green Energy Bootcamps for you to choose from: 


(1) Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Systems with L2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment
This is a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems. 

Learners should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience.


(2) Level 3 Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems with L2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

This regulated solar panel installation course has been developed to provide existing electricians with the current skills and knowledge required to install Small Scale Solar PV Systems. 

Learners must hold the following: 

  • N/SVQ Installing Electrical Systems and Equipment Buildings, Structures and the Environment or Electrotechnical Technology and BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.
  • Or equivalent historical qualifications
  • Or current ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card
  • Stand-alone technical certificates/vocationally related qualifications (VRQ) (non-competency based) are NOT acceptable.


(3) Level 3 Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems with L2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

This course will enable learners to confidently propose, site survey, design and install domestic or small commercial solar thermal hot water systems, enlisting manufacturers' support where required. This course is designed for experienced heating or plumbing professionals or those with at least 3 years of related experience. Learners should have a minimum NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, or a demonstrable number of years of relevant experience, plus hold Water Regulations/Byelaws/Unvented Hot Water G3 certificates and Part-L.

Each of the above Skills Bootcamps includes a Level 2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to understand sustainable working practices and it is especially useful for those who want to work within sustainability or who have been given responsibility for sustainability within their organisations. This qualification is for learners (irrespective of their sector of study) to develop knowledge and understanding of the terms.


  • The Skills Bootcamp is designed for adults aged 19 years of age, or older. 
  • Either be in work, self-employed, recently unemployed or returning to work after a break.
  • Be a UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years and have the right to work in the UK. 

How much does a Skills Bootcamp Cost? 
There may be no cost involved if you are unemployed or employed and looking for a career change. 
Large employers looking to upskill their staff will contribute 30% of the cost for their staff members and small or medium-sized employers will contribute 10%.
Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Systems with Level 2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment
  • Unit 1: To achieve the completion of this knowledge unit you must satisfactorily complete the two online multiple-choice tests for the knowledge learning outcomes within the unit.
  • Unit 2: To achieve the completion of this performance unit you must complete the appropriate practical performance activities in simulated conditions as per the requirements of the unit as specified in the practical assessment for this qualification.

Level 3  Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems with Level 2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment
  • The qualification is assessed by a mixture of an on-screen exam and a practical assessment.

Level 3 Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems with Level 2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment
  • The qualification is assessed by a mixture of an on-screen exam and a practical assessment.

Level 2 City and Guilds Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment:
  • Sample short answer question papers
  • Live short answer question paper
  • Work in the environmental technology sector and further environmental technology-related qualifications. 
    You can apply for the Skills Bootcamp online. If you have any questions regarding our courses or how to enrol please call us on 01256 306484.
    Course Details

    Course Code:
    JEBL019
    Study Mode:
    Part Time
    Location
    Basingstoke
    Duration:
    10 Weeks
    Start Date:
    20/11/2024
    Day & Time:
    Part-time

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