Renewable Energy Training Opportunities

By Author: John Bregar
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The popularity of renewable energy sources and renewable technologies is constantly increasing. Homeowners and business owners are becoming ethically aware consumers.As a result they are prepared to invest thousands of pounds in to renewable technologies such as solar panels, in the knowledge that they will reap the financial rewards and take advantage of the governmental incentives available to them.

As demand for these products continue to grow, there is a need for more qualified technicians and installers to cope with this demand and help the government push towards delivering a more sustainable future. With unemployment at an all-time high, and demand for sustainable products always increasing, there may be no better time to take advantage of these training opportunities than now.

• Introductory Courses–Introductory courses into sustainable technology are available to you for a range of technologies which include solar thermal, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and under floor heating to name a few. For those looking to start a career in a completely new line ...
... of work or for those looking to expand their current repertoire, this is a great opportunity to get started and learn the basics of these technologies and how to correctly install them. Generally the courses will only be two days, which means you can quickly complete and claim your new qualification in no time.

• City & Guilds Qualification Courses – There are a range of building and construction qualifications available from City and Guilds, which can help any building professional kick start their career, enhance their skills and improve their employability. The range of construction qualifications available will help to make you a master when it comes to installing a range of renewable technologies which include solar panel and heat pump installation and solar hot water installation.

• Solar Photovoltaic Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS Accreditation) – Obtaining an MCS accreditation can do wonders for your professional career, your prospects and the perception of your company. The course is available to new or existing installers looking to obtain MCS accreditation, installers who have previously failed their inspection or their yearly MCS audit and any MCS installers who are looking to further expand their skills in MCS certified technologies. MCS schemes are also heavily related to sustainable incentives from the government which include feed-in-tariffs and the renewable heat incentive.

• Assessor Courses–Due to the European Energy Performance of buildings directive and the UK regulations for any homeowners who are looking to sell or let their domestic property, it is now standard procedure to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for any domestic or commercial property. As such, there is huge demand for qualified building assessors who would be able to examine and approve any new build property and confirm it meets with building regulations. The Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Training and Certification, Construction Energy Assessor (OCEA) Training and Certification and Non-Domestic Energy Assessment (NDEA) Training and Certification will all provide you with the skills and qualifications to carry out these jobs and become a qualified assessor.