Develop skills in your clean tech firm, diversify into the green tech sector or demonstrate your expertise with an accreditation
Green Economy has a limited number of training vouchers on offer for businesses operating in West Yorkshire that install solar, battery and heat pump technologies in commercial or domestic properties.
The training voucher scheme has been developed to upskill the local sector to retrofit existing properties whilst ensuring that the local sector can take advantage of market opportunities which arise as West Yorkshire transitions to net zero.
Find out more about the courses below.
L3 SOLAR
Cost of course: £660 ex VAT
Voucher value: £528.00 (80%)
Cost to participant: £132 (20%)
This training course is provided by: GTEC Training
L3 BATTERY STORAGE
Cost of course: £495 ex VAT
Voucher value: £396.00 (80%)
Cost to participant: £99 (20%)
This training course is provided by: GTEC Training
L3 HEAT PUMPS
Cost of course: £600 ex VAT
Voucher value: £480.00 (80%)
Cost to participant: £120 (20%)
This training course is provided by: Leeds College of Building
MCS CERTIFICATION
Cost of certification: £1000 ex VAT
Voucher value: £1000 (100%)
Cost to participant: £0 (0%)
This certification is provided by: Installation Assurance Authority (IAA)
Voucher detail
As part of the WYCA’s Growing the Green Economy programme (UK SPF), businesses in West Yorkshire can access redeemable vouchers for L3 solar installation, L3 heat pump installation or MCS certification.
Who’s it for?
- Solar and heat pump installation firms based in West Yorkshire who want to upskill their employees or secure MCS certification.
- Electricial firms, electricians, plumbers or roofers based in West Yorkshire that want to diversify into the green tech sector and need to re-train or upskill.
Terms and conditions
- The scheme is only applicable to businesses based in West Yorkshire – eligibility checks will need to be conducted in line with UK SPF programme requirements.
- To undertake L3 solar or L3 heatpump installation there is a level of competency required prior to award of a voucher.
- There is a financial contribution for the training element of the offer. Training vouchers can only be used with a pre-approved provider.
- MCS certification is 100% funded.
- No financial alternatives will be provided.