Break into Renewable Energy without a degree

Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing and most future-proof industries in the UK. Several factors make it an attractive field for early-career and experienced professionals alike. We can help kickstart your career in this industry, even if you have no prior experience.

  • Entry-level and advanced learning programmes available 

    • Industry recognised qualifications

      • Short courses, skills bootcamps and apprenticeships 

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What a role in Renewable Energy involves

As a gas engineer or similar, a role in Renewable Energy would typically involve working with green technologies such as Heat Pumps, solar, wind and battery systems.

You’ll like this if you enjoy:

  •  Solving problems and fixing things

  • Getting hands-on with mechanical, electrical, or heating equipment

  • Learning new technologies

  • Working with people

  • Learning and adapting 

Paths to a role in Renewable Energy

We have many learning pathways available to a new role in renewable energy, which differ based on your previous experience and knowledge of the industry.

Entry

Our Level 3 Domestic Gas Engineer apprenticeship is designed for complete beginners to become a qualified gas engineer.

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Upskill

Our Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp is designed for those with Level 2 or 3 in either Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating, Oil-Fired Technical Services, Gas Installation and Maintenance or approved equivalent. It’s also fully funded if you’re unemployed or self employed.

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Accelerate

Our Small Scale Solar PV Systems & Battery Storage course is designed for experienced engineers and/or those looking to be a member of a Competent Person Scheme as a qualified supervisor.

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Skills you’ll build

Completing one of our renewable energy training courses not only lead to accredited qualifications. You’ll also gain the technical and soft skills that employers look for to help you enter the industry for the first time.

Technical skills

  • Understanding of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, valves, and pipework

  • Heating and energy systems knowledge

  • System design and calculations

  • Installation and commissioning skills

  • Familiarity with renewable energy technologies

 

 

Transferable skills

  • Communication skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn

  • Attention to detail

  • Teamwork and collaboration

Sub-disciplines

You’ll also benefit from learning key sub-disciplines connected to the renewable energy industry.

  1. Gas engineering
  2. Heat Pumps
  3. Battery storage
  4. Solar Energy

Featured courses

Get started today with one of our renewable energy training courses, apprenticeships or skills bootcamps.
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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteBeginnerFunding Available
    Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp

    Become a heat pump installer with our fully funded Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp.

    Apply now
  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteUpskillPaid Course
    Installation & Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar PV Systems & Battery Storage

    Master solar PV and battery storage installation with our 5-day course

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  • Skills BootcampTradeOn-siteUpskillFunding Available
    Smart Metering Skills Bootcamp

    Start a career as a smart meter engineer.

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Funding & how it works

Our renewable energy training courses are available for complete beginners, career changers and those looking to advance their engineering career.

Costs vary depending on the type of course you’re interested in, with some courses (such as the Air Source Heat Pump Skills Bootcamp) and apprenticeships available at no cost for learners.

To apply, simply out the form on this page, and a member of our enrolment team will contact you to discuss the next start date for the course and your eligibility to join.

 

Renewable energy training courses – FAQs

For learners

How it works

If you’re new to our training courses, this is what you can expect once you’ve applied for the course.

  1. Apply
  2. Eligibility call
  3. Enrol
  4. Learn
  5. Complete
  6. Progression support

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