Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition: Phase 2 successful projects
Updated 21 December 2023
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This page sets out information about competition winners and their training offer through the Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition.
ACL Essex County Council
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Essex County Council will deliver training through Adult Community Learning (ACL) which is an integrated part of Essex County Council. They have experience of delivering a variety of courses and will provide the following courses:
Work package 1
- Level 4 Domestic Retrofit Assessor
- Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator
Work package 2
- NOCN Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Training will be delivered face to face and online and available across Essex.
CarringtonLIME Heritage Skills Training CIC
Work package 2: Insulation
CarringtonLIME is a specialist heritage skills training provider and are running a range of practical and theoretical courses and formal qualifications that will enable tradespeople and professionals to understand how a traditional property can be appropriately retrofitted with energy efficiency in mind. Available courses are:
- NOCN Level 3 Award in the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings pre-1919
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings
- NOCN Practical Courses on appropriate insulation options for older properties
Training will be delivered face to face & online and available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England.
Find out more at: CarringtonLIME
Coventry College
Work package 2: Insulation
Coventry College is a further education provider that will deliver retrofit training to the unemployed and those wishing to re-skill or up-skill. The course on offer is:
- NOCN Skills Award Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit; an accredited qualification which meets PAS 2035 standard for retrofit assessors.
Training will be delivered online and be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England.
Find out more at: Coventry College
DMR Training and Consultancy Ltd
Work package 2: Insulation
DMR Training and Consultancy Ltd. is an independent training company, specialising in providing tailored construction training solutions. Available courses include:
- NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Insulation and Building Treatments
- Level 3 Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
- Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Training will be delivered face to face and online and available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: DMR Training.
Edwards Hart Ltd
Work package 2: Insulation
Edwards Hart Ltd have been providing consultancy services and producing training resources for a range of organisations since 2014.
The Edwards Hart Academy initially developed the 2 Day Traditional Building Retrofit course working with CITB’s National Construction College, and since that time has been delivering this course through the Environment Study Centre.
They will provide training for:
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings Qualification
Training will be delivered online and be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Edwards Hart Training.
Elmhurst Energy System
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Elmhurst Energy is the UK’s largest Accreditation Scheme for energy professionals, with 30 years’ experience in training/accreditation. They will deliver the following Retrofit assessor training for new entrants and existing domestic energy assessors (DEAs).
Work package 1
- ABBE L3 Domestic Energy Assessor training + Retrofit Assessor Training (new entrant route)
- Retrofit Assessor Training (DEA Upskill Route) to existing domestic energy assessors
Work package 2
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
Elmhurst’s training will be delivered online meaning that training will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Elmhurst Training.
ET Training Limited (trading as Energy Trust)
Work Package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
ET Training Ltd is an energy training centre based in Leicestershire established in 2008. They will deliver the following retrofit assessor & coordinator training and insulation courses:
Work package 1
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Introduction to Domestic Retrofit
- ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
- City & Guilds/ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment (to be offered in conjunction with the Retrofit Assessor training as a DEA+RA package)
Work package 2
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency of Older and Traditional Buildings
Training will be delivered both face to face and online. Classroom training will be available in the Midlands Net Zero Hub region and online training will be available in all Net Zero Hub regions. Find out more at: ET Training.
Exeter College
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Exeter College has built capacity to deliver high-quality training for the retrofit sector over the last three years. It works with Trustmark to ensure its courses align with NOS and it has a national network of retrofit training delivery partners.
Exeter College will offer the following training courses:
Work package 1
- PAS 2035 ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
- PAS 2035 ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment
Work package 2
- NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Competence for the Installation of External Wall Insulation in the Workplace (existing installers)
- NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Competence for the Installation of Internal Wall Insulation in the Workplace (existing installers)
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Competence for the Installation of Floor Insulation in the Workplace (existing installers)
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Competence for the Installation of Roof/Loft Insulation in the Workplace (existing installers)
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Competence for the Installation of Draft Proofing in the Workplace (existing installers)
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
Training will primarily be delivered face to face with a small element online. It will be available in Exeter, within the South-West Net Zero Hub region.
Find out more at: Exeter College
GTEC Training Ltd
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Administered by GTEC Training Ltd, the Retrofit Home Installer Training Support Scheme (RHITSS) will work with smaller training providers as well as larger manufacturers, merchants and facilities management companies ensuring to deliver training.
All courses and qualifications are approved by ABBE, C&G and / or LCL Awards and are as follows:
Work package 1
- Level 3 ABBE or LCL Retrofit Assessor training
- Level 5 ABBE or LCL Retrofit Coordinator training
- Level 3 ABBE or LCL Introduction to Domestic Retrofit Introduction to Domestic Retrofit
Work package 2
- External Wall - Boarder
- Installing Cavity Wall
- Cold Roof Insulation
- Draft Proofing
- Internal Insulation
- Insulate Framed Sections
- External Wall - Finisher
- Warm Roof Insulation
- Floor Insulation
Training will be delivered face to face and online and available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions. Find out more at: GTEC.
Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd
Work package 2: Insulation
Langley is a roofing business with over 60 years experience, providing bespoke roofing solutions to the sector which is delivered through a network of approved contractors. Their Training Division was created 5 years ago and is designed to upskill and train the roofing industry across the whole industry.
They will offer the following courses:
- NOCN Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments
- CITB Insulation and Building Treatments
Training will be delivered both face to face and online. It will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Langley Training
London Skills & Development Network
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
LSDN is a Not-for-Profit social enterprise that provides education and skills training. They will be providing the following training courses:
Work package 1
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
- ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment
Work package 2
- ETCAL Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit (introductory course) - intro to PAS 2035 standards
- Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
Training will be classroom based in London. Find out more at: London Skills Training.
MKC Training Services Ltd
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and insulation
MKC Training Services Ltd is an innovative SME whose core business is to deliver construction and engineering training from foundation to degree level. They will provide the following courses:
Work package 1
- Level 4 Domestic Retrofit Assessor
- Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator
Work package 2
- Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Training will be delivered online and available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England.
Nottingham College
Work Package 1: Retrofit assessor and Retrofit co-ordinator
Nottingham College, a further Education College, will deliver the following courses:
- ABBE Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor training
- Online Retrofit Assessor training that meets PAS 2035 and National Occupational Standards
Training will be delivered face to face & online in the Midlands Local Net Zero Hub region.
Find out more at: Nottingham College
Passivhaus Trust Ltd (PHT)
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
The Passivhaus Trust (PHT) is an independent industry leading organisation that promotes the adoption of Passivhaus in the UK. Passivhaus is an international design standard, and thousands of buildings have been certified to this standard worldwide.
The following training will be delivered to National Open College Network (NOCN) standards:
Fabric First and Whole House Retrofit course
NOCN Certificates of Competence will be awarded to the successful learners.
The course will be comprised of the following modules:
- Insulation options – Loft, CWI, IWI, EWI and pipe lagging
- Thermal bridging and how to avoid
- Airtightness
- Ventilation
- Windows, doors and draught proofing in relation to insulation and thermal Performance
Renewable energy technologies and their relationship to building fabric performance
The course will be comprised of the following modules:
- Building physics tools to analyse and assess the best-performing options
- Moisture and its impact on building fabric and performance
- Penetrations and fenestration installation considerations with the fabric layer and insulation types
- Insulation installation in suspended timber floors, solid floors, lofts and intermediate floor junctions
Training will be delivered both face to face and online. It will be available in Hereford, Yorkshire and Peterborough.
Find out more at: Passivhaus
Reed in Partnership Ltd
Work package 1: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator
Part of the Reed Group, the UK’s largest family-owned recruitment company, Reed in Partnership are an accredited provider of training through awarding bodies. They will work with Oxford Energy Academy & Quidos to provide the following retrofit assessor and retrofit co-ordinator training:
- Domestic Energy Assessor training delivered to PAS 2035 standard, leading to a qualification from ABBE
- Retrofit assessor training delivered to PAS 2035 standard, leading to a qualification from ABBE
- Retrofit co-ordinator training delivered to PAS 2035 standard, leading to a qualification from ABBE
The Domestic Energy Assessor qualification is a prerequisite to completing the Retrofit Assessor qualification, and therefore offered as a combined course giving learners both qualifications.
Training will be face to face, with Reed Environment providing existing facilities across all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Reed Training.
Retrofit Academy
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
The Retrofit Academy is a not-for profit training company that will deliver the following courses:
Work package 1
- AIM Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
- AIM Qualifications Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate Domestic Energy Assessor
Work package 2
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
- NOCN Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
- ABBE Level 2 Award in Introduction to External Wall Insulation
Training will be delivered both online and face to face. It will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Retrofit Academy Training.
Simply Learning
Work package 1 & 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Simply Learning, previously known as Expedient Training, have experience of delivering qualifications and training within the construction training sector market, as they deliver high quality NVQs, training and consultancy to low carbon installers across the UK. Expedient Training Ltd were acquired by Simply Certification Ltd to provide an offering to the UK market to support the increase of qualified and competent people and organisations within the supply chain around Retrofit. Expedient will shortly be rebranded to Simply Learning.
They will offer the following courses:
Work package 1
- ABBE/NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment (Over a 3-month period)
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
Work package 2
NVQ Level 2 /3 in Building Treatments and Insulation with additional pathway, in the following:
- External Wall Insulation – Boarder
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Cold Roof Insulation
- Draught-Proofing
- Internal Insulation
- Insulate Framed Sections of Buildings
- External Wall Insulation – Finisher
- Warm Roof Insulation
- Floor Insulation
ABBE/NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
NOCN Skills Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Skills based training across the measures
Training will be delivered both face to face and online at a site in the North East of England and a site in Birmingham.
Find out more at: Simply Learning
SB Skills Solutions Ltd
Work package 2: Insulation
SB Skills Solutions will be offering Level 2 NVQ in Low Carbon (Insulation) Trades accredited through GQA Awarding Body as follows:
- Level 2 NVQ Cold Roof Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ Internal Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ Warm Roof Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ External Wall Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ Cavity Wall Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ Draught Proofing
- Level 2 NVQ Floor Insulation
- Level 2 NVQ Insulate Frame Sections of Building
Training will be delivered face to face and online, and is available in the Northwest, South East, Southwest and Midland Net Zero Hub regions.
Specialist Trade Courses (trading as The STC Group)
Work packages 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Specialist Trade Courses (STC) has been providing training and employment services in London and the East of England since 2004.
STC will deliver the following training course:
Work package 1
- NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
Work package 2
- NOCN Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Training will primarily be delivered face to face with a small element online. It will be available in Essex and East London, within the Greater South East Net Zero Hub region. Find out more at:
The Insulation Assurance Authority Commercial Services (IAACS)
Work packages 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
The IAACS is the sister organisation of the Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA).
The IAACS delivers a range of commercial services including. Training, Testing and Retrofit Coordinator Services.
The IAACS will provide training in:
Work package 1
- NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
Work package 2
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction)
- NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments
- NOCN Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings
The IAACS’s training is available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: IAACS Training.
Think Construction Skills Ltd
Work package 2: Insulation
Think Construction Skills Ltd (TCS) was established in October 2013 and provides a nationwide on-site assessment training for a wide range of construction based NVQs.
TCS will provide NVQ assessments for the Level 2 and Level 3 in Insulation and Building Treatments delivered to the National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments is broken down into 6 pathways and the Level 3 into 8 pathways.
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction)
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction)
Think Construction Skills’ training will all Local Net Zero Hub regions. Find out more at: Think Construction Training.
Trade Engine Ltd
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Trade Engine have provided project management, compliance and installation solutions within the UK’s Energy Efficiency sector since 2014. They will be working in partnership with Synergy Training Centre to deliver the following training:
Work package 1
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
- ABBE / NOCN Awards Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
Work package 2
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings
Training will primarily be delivered online. It will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Trade Engine Training.
UK Skills Academy
Work package 2: Insulation
UK Skills Academy is a specialist Digital, Construction and Low Carbon training, education and assessment organisation established in 2013. They formally merged with Northwest Skills Academy including their Low Carbon Academy training department in April 2023 to provide Net Zero skills training.
UK Skills Academy will be offering the following courses:
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Solid Floor Insulation (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Under Floor Insulation (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Insulating Framed Sections of Buildings (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Boarder (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Finisher
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Boarder and Finisher
- City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Internal Insulation (Walls)
Training will be delivered both online and face to face. It will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: UK Skills Academy Training.
Unyte Academy
Work package 1 and 2: Retrofit assessor and retrofit coordinator and Insulation
Unyte Academy, a division of the Unyte Group, is a well-established training provider and has been active in this sector for over five years.
Unyte will offer the following courses:
Work package 1
- PAS 2035 ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
- PAS 2035 ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment
Work package 2
- NOCN Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit PAS 2030 and PAS 2035
- NOCN Level 3 Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings PAS 2035
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma for Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) - Cavity Wall Insulation PAS 2030
- NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) - Internal Insulation (Walls) PAS 2030
- NOCN_ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) - External Wall Insulation Boarder and Finisher PAS 2030
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma for Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) - Cold Roof Insulation PAS 2030
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma for Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) - Under Floor Insulation PAS 2030
Training will be delivered both online and face to face. It will be available in all Local Net Zero Hub regions across England. Find out more at: Unyte Training.