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Free Level 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Training in Rotherham

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 Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham Skills Academy, full-time during the day. This free energy efficiency and sustainability training course is open to adults aged 19 or over who are unemployed and live in the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority area. You'll have an initial assessment before you start. The course runs for 3 weeks and covers energy efficiency and sustainability in the context of construction. It is part of an Introduction to Sustainable Construction programme.

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 explore the principles of energy efficiency in buildings and construction.
  • You'll learn how sustainable construction practices reduce environmental impact.
  • You'll understand how to identify energy waste and ways to reduce it.
  • You'll study materials and methods used in sustainable building work.
  • You'll develop awareness of current energy efficiency standards and regulations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rotherham Skills Academy. Learning is delivered in a structured group environment over 3 weeks of full-time daytime study. Assessment is carried out as part of the programme. You'll complete an initial assessment before the course begins so the centre can confirm the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability assistant, supporting energy efficiency projects on site
  • Construction labourer, with awareness of sustainable building methods
  • Retrofit installer, helping improve energy efficiency in existing homes
  • Site operative, working on green construction projects
  • Facilities assistant, supporting energy management in buildings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Sustainable Construction, to build on what you've learned and strengthen your employability in the green construction sector.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering, a broader qualification covering trade skills alongside sustainability knowledge.
  • Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator training, if you want to specialise in improving the energy efficiency of existing homes.
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