UKSPF Local Business Support Green Skills Programme

The Green Skills Programme is aimed at supporting Midlothian-based heating engineers, plumbers and electricians to access fully funded training on renewable and low energy technology.

The programme will allow Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to grow their market share by increasing the number of qualified installers in their company.

Our delivery Partner, The Energy Training Academy, a Midlothian based Social Enterprise, will provide the training for successful applicants at their Hardengreen facility in Dalkeith.

This programme is open to Midlothian-based businesses only.

Training programmes available:

Solar PV & Battery Storage:

Delivered over 5 days for electricians with the relevant prerequisite qualifications of 18th Edition & Inspection & Testing.

Air Source Heat Pump Level 3:

Delivered over 4 days for plumbers and heating engineers with the relevant prerequisite qualifications of CCN1, Plumbing SVQ/NVQ Level 2, Unvented Hot Water.

Managed Learning Programme:

Aimed at the unemployed keen to set up their own business in Low Carbon technology or to access a job in the industry.

A 27-week intensive training programme will provide learners with all the training and practical experience they require to complete the Gas Safe ACS qualification (CCN1) and the level 3 ASHP qualification.

Participants will be allocated a fully paid placement with a local heating company and will earn a trainee engineer salary during this placement.

Due to the expected high demand for this programme and the intensive training schedule, applicants will be required to attend a skills and aptitude test.

To be considered for this programme, please email econ-dev@midlothian.gov.uk 

Next Steps

To be considered for the Solar PV & Battery Storage or Air Source Heat Pump programmes, please register your interest using the form below.

Once received, an application form will be emailed for completion and return with supporting documentation.

Green Skills Programme - Register your interest

Name(Required)
Are you registered with Business Gateway Midlothian?(Required)
Have you signed the Midlothian Business Green Pledge?(Required)
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Is the business MCS Registered?(Required)
Does the business already trade in Renewable Heating Installations?(Required)
Which training programme are you applying for?(Required)
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This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.