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Free Level 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Training in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Training in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Skills Academy, full-time during the day. This free energy efficiency and sustainability training course is part of an Introduction to Sustainable Construction programme. You must be aged 19 or over, unemployed, and a resident of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority area to be eligible. You'll have an initial assessment before you start. The course runs over 3 weeks and covers how energy efficiency and sustainability principles apply in construction.

Who this course is for

The qualification is part of our Introduction to Sustainable Construction programme.

Learners will need to be 19+ (as at 31st August 2025) and be unemployed. The programme is delivered in a classroom environment

Entry requirements

Learner must be aged 19+ and will undertake an initial assessment

Learners must be unemployed

Learners must be a resident of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of energy efficiency in buildings and construction.
  • You'll explore sustainable construction methods and materials.
  • You'll learn how to reduce energy waste in a built environment context.
  • You'll identify the environmental impact of construction activity.
  • You'll recognise current regulations and standards relating to energy efficiency.
  • You'll develop awareness of renewable energy sources and their applications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Doncaster Skills Academy. Teaching is delivered face to face during the day. Assessment is carried out through the programme, and you'll complete an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm the course is the right fit and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability assistant, supporting green building projects
  • Energy efficiency advisor, helping households or businesses cut energy use
  • Construction labourer, with awareness of sustainable site practices
  • Retrofit installer, working on energy-efficient home upgrades
  • Facilities assistant, supporting energy management in buildings
  • Environmental compliance assistant, monitoring sustainability standards on site

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Sustainable Construction, building on the knowledge from this course and moving into more detailed technical content.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering, a broader construction qualification that covers multiple trades and site skills.
  • Level 2 Award in Domestic Retrofit, relevant if you want to work on energy-efficient home improvement projects.
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