GTEC has launched a suite of energy efficiency retrofit courses, including insulation, draught proofing and ABBE qualifications for Retrofit Assessors & Co-ordinators.
With research suggesting that the current rate of retrofit recruitment must triple in order for the UK to meet the 2050 net zero targets, to help boost numbers, candidates on GTEC’s energy efficiency training can currently benefit from funded places.
Funded places are available for a limited time only, with up to 100%** of the course cost covered.
GTEC’s new courses suit candidates working at a range of levels – from sales staff and installers to fully qualified Retrofit Co-ordinators who need to understand PAS 2035 – the energy efficiency retrofit standard which ECO4 projects must comply with.
Griff Thomas, MD for GTEC, said: “The UK has some of the most inefficient housing stock in Europe, and if we are going to help residents reduce their fuel bills, keep warm and get the most out of heat pumps, then we need to do something about this, fast. Schemes like ECO have spurred-on energy efficiency upgrades to date and next year, a £400 million energy efficiency grant has been promised, allowing more people to access cost-effective heat loss preventing measures.
“What this means is that there’s a big demand for insulation installers, retrofit assessors and co-ordinators; an ideal opportunity for businesses already working in the construction sector and the perfect complement to the training we already offer. A whole-house approach is the best way to ensure maximum energy efficiency improvements, and we are now offering the training that supports this, plus ‘a house’ to train on! GTEC has recently constructed an in-centre bungalow for candidates looking for practical guidance on energy efficiency measures.”
Funded places are limited, to register your interest, visit: https://gtec.co.uk/funded-retrofit-insulation-training/insulation-training
