Qualifications and Training Map
Directory links to qualifications relevant to retrofit, including both retrofit-specific courses and entry-level construction courses that can lead to further retrofit-related training and apprenticeships currently in development. Informal training is also included in a separate ‘Masterclasses and Webinars’ tab for those looking to deepen their understanding of various topics.
Qualifications and training map National Retrofit Hub – WG3.xlsx
This is a working document, and we will continue to collaborate to ensure it remains up to date. Please take a look and share it with your community.
Please note, the list of courses is not an endorsement by Welsh Zero Carbon Hwb, but we hope having all the information in one place will be helpful.
Additionally, please ensure you review the courses available in Wales via:
Training courses
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Bridgend College
Bridgend College aim to provide students with the skills to be successful in their career, including the rapidly developing green economy, embracing the principles from a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales. The Green Academy has varied course content with net zero, sustainability and environmental management embedded into them.
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The Tywi Centre
Since 2009 The Tywi Centre have been delivering specialist training and advice to support all aspects of sustaining our historic buildings across Wales and the UK. When old buildings are maintained and repaired appropriately, they are hugely valuable to us culturally, economically and environmentally.
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Construction Wales Innovation Centre
A leading provider of applied research and specialist training across the pan-Wales construction industry.
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Careers Wales
Full range of courses delivered across Welsh education institutions, covering vocational and higher level training across the industry
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The Optimised Retrofit Programme
Welsh Government ORP training page
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NPTC Net Zero Academy
The Net Zero Academy delivered by the Neath Port Talbot College group
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Passivhaus Trust Training Courses
Certified Passivehouse Training Courses.
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The Retrofit Academy
Commercial provider: Retrofit Assessor and Co-ordinator training. Energy Efficiency training for older and traditional buildings.
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AECB Carbonlite Training Centre
The AECB offers a number of courses and training routes for the buildings sector. The resources are on-line, self-directed courses.
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Elmhurst Energy
Commercial provider: Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) and Retrofit Assessor training.
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ATTMA: Air Tightness Tester Training
The Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association is dedicated to promoting technical excellence and commercial effectiveness in all air tightness testing applications.
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Building Performance Network: Building Performance Evaluation Training
An introduction to Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) for self-builders, small developers, landlords.
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NetRet Group Ltd
NetRet provide a broad range of training and qualifications which cover the requirements of retrofit, decarbonisation, PAS 2030/35, plus the wider delivery of building and construction related services.
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Coleg Sir Gar
Coleg Sir Gar's mission is to demystify sustainability and promote greener living and work practices, helping equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge, skills and specialised qualifications necessary to support Wales in achieving Net Zero by 2030
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The Environment Study Centre
The Environment Study Centre provide training and qualifications in subjects primarily focused on the built environment and based on the latest knowledge, developments and best practice.
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Coaction
Commercial provider: Coaction Training CIC offer a range of courses including a beginner’s guide to energy efficient buildings, Certified Passivhaus Designer, tradesperson and retrofit delivery. All courses are delivered by a team of multidisciplinary practicing professionals.
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WJEC
WJEC is working in collaboration with the office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales to create a sustainability focused education pathway from Entry 2 to Level 3. This innovative suite of qualifications takes a holistic approach to sustainability, with the aim of improving the-being of economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.
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City Training: TRAINING COURSES & NVQ ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TRADES
City Training Group was established with one singular aim: to provide market-leading training courses for the trades. From recertification courses to ensure electricians, plumbers, heating engineers and more are up to date with the latest industry standards, to entry-level and progressional courses enabling individuals to up-skill and continually develop their knowledge and expertise. We are also industry leaders in the delivery of accredited courses for the renewable energy sector. From heat pumps, Solar PV and EV Chargers to Electrical Energy Storage Systems and much more, our courses are fully mapped against the National Occupational Standards and our certificates are recognised by all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) as evidence of suitable training.
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Centre for Alternative Technology
CAT’s mission is to inspire, inform and enable humanity to respond to the climate and biodiversity emergency. CAT inspires changemakers to take action for a sustainable future. Our postgraduate courses are respected across the world, providing a big-picture, integrated approach to sustainability.
Training Support & Funding
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Flexible Skills Prgramme - Welsh Government
Flexible Skills Programme (FSP). Aimed at Employers, it provides 50% funding to support a range of courses under ‘funded topics’ to help businesses and their workforce adapt to business practices that better meet our net zero targets. For example, energy management, suitability measures, circular economy and waste principles etc. Funded Topics include; • Renewable Energy, and Heat Generation, including Energy Efficiency and Management • Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) • Fuel switching (away from natural gas and/or other unabated fossil fuels • Circular Economy, Sustainable Materials and Waste • Electric Mobility and Transportation • Agriculture, Forestry, Timber and Land Use • Decarbonisation plans and carbon accounting • Construction and Retrofitting of Residential Buildings • Leadership and Management
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Personal & Green Learning Accounts - Welsh Government
Personal Learning Accounts (PLAs) is one of our main upskilling routes. Aimed at individuals who are looking to upskill or retrain to help them progress in their careers. The offer is very broad and is delivered via our network of Further Education Colleges in Wales Rewrite your career with a Personal Learning Account | Working Wales (gov.wales); that link provides all the information available to apply or you could go directly to your local college for further information. Our Green Personal Learning Account pilot as launched in the Autumn of 2022, to specifically pilot a new approach to delivering targeted support for skills that are needed now to directly drive the skills needed to support our journey to Net Zero. Applicable sectors are; Construction, Energy and Engineering / Manufacturing and there is no wage cap limit with this element.
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Net Zero Skills - Welsh Government
Net Zero Skills: OUR AIM: To grow a skilled workforce that will support our net zero challenge.