Green Deal Training

A series of manuals have been developed as an additional resource for organisations including schools, colleges, training providers, trade organisations, manufacturers, installation contractors and individuals who may be interested in a career in, or change of career to the insulation sector. 

 

The manuals can be used for information, learning and development purposes so anyone can access and use some or all of the manuals and the information contained within them. They also support specialist technical information and training resources available through manufacturers, trade associations and training providers.

 

The Manuals are free to download and cover the following insulation areas: 

 

TRM152/1:    Loft Insulation

TRM152/2/2: Cavity Wall Insulation

TRM152/3:    Draught Proofing 

TRM152/5/2: Internal Wall Insulation

TRM152/4/2: External Wall Insulation
TRM152/6:    Roofing Insulation

 

Each manual provides an overview of:

• The Green Deal

• Health and safety legislation relevant to the job

• Health and safety risks, assessment, responsibilities and management

• Personal Equipment used to protect individuals

• Tools, equipment and materials used on the job

• Good customer and installer care and communication

• Examples of approaches to preparation, installation and completion of the job

• Sources of industry guidance

 

Green Deal Awareness

 

For more information on the National Construction College's courses on Green Deal Awareness, please click here

CITB-ConstructionSkills is constantly working to identify the new and changing skills needs for firms like yours and provide the qualifications and training to help you to benefit from them. From refurbishing and retrofitting traditional and pre-1919 buildings to becoming a specialist in constructing new carbon-neutral buildings, there are many opportunities for people to develop their skills and establish a new career. Getting the right skills will open up great opportunities for the individuals who gain them.

Green Accreditations

In terms of refurbishment and retrofitting you will benefit from qualifications that are currently available and include:

• Insulation and Building Treatments NVQ Level 2
• The Injected Cavity Wall Insulation Approved Installer Scheme
• Providing Energy Efficiency Services NVQ Level 3
• NVQ units for Roofers who are installing Solar Panels on roofs are available through the National Federation of Roofing, CITB-ConstructionSkills and Ploughcroft Building

Apprenticeships

A lot of the work associated with the construction of new homes and the refurbishment of the existing building stock involves considerable input from specialist contractors. Call us on 0344 994 4044 to talk to us about the range of new specialist apprenticeships available from CITB-ConstructionSkills' National Specialist Accredited Centre (NSAC) that are being used in this type of work. This includes areas such as Solid Wall Insulation, Heritage Skills and Cold Formed Steel Frame Systems and take a look at our full range of  apprenticeships. If there isn't an apprenticeship to suit your needs, we'll work with you to create one.

Additional support in Wales

Through the Delivering Low Carbon Skills project, employers in Wales will be able to access subsidised accredited training which links to the drive for low carbon construction in the nation. For skills development, there is also an Eco Home Building Centre based in Cardiff, the British Gas Academy based in Tredegar and the Sustainable Construction Centre at Pembrokeshire College.

Get qualified and get ahead

Talk to CITB-ConstructionSkills about developing a specialist Training Plan and tell your local training provider what skills you need to develop to capitalise on the emerging opportunities. Encourage them to develop the training that helps you to meet demand.