Support for renewables training

16-08-2010

Employers in England can access up to 50% funding in respect of level 3 Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) qualifications in the installation of solar thermal, heat pump, solar photovoltaic and water recycling systems.

The funding will be delivered through the Joint Invesment Programme, which brings together public and private investment to support skills development in areas key to economic recovery and future growth. It offers ring-fenced funding to buy the skills employers want, with the provider they choose.

Each qualification provides an introduction to range of environmental technologies within building services engineering as well as specific training on the indicated technology to develop a competence standard aligned to that required for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme and aligned to the environmental technology competence requirements for Building Regulations Competent Person Schemes.

For an employer to benefit from this programme, they must commit in writing to 50% of the value of the cost of training and assessment.

The deadline for applications for funding – which is available until July 2011 – is Thursday 2 September. The training will begin in November of this year.

Further information can be found here