Primarily delivering in the following sectors, the project will support both unemployed and employed individuals (16+ and currently living in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly) who are seeking opportunities to train, re-skill or upskill for a green career. Support is also available to high carbon sector businesses, operating in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, to develop new and more sustainable
methods through staff retraining and skills development.

• Clean Energy / Power (such as FLOW and solar)
• Visitor Economy (such as green tourism and sustainable food supply)
• Agri-food / Natural Resources (such as decarbonising agriculture and nature restoration)
• Construction (such as retro-fit, heat pumps and hydrogen boilers)
• Transport (such as low/zero emission vehicles)

Here at The Cornwall College Group we deliver a wide range of Green skills – sustainability and carbon literacy courses for the Construction, Transport and Agri-food sectors including:

Renewable courses:

• Level 2 Award in Sustainable Energy Technologies City & Guilds
• Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies City & Guilds
• Level 3 Award in Air Source Heat Pumps
• Level 3 Award in Solar Thermal Hot Water
• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
• Level 3 Award in the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Electric and Hybrid courses:

• Level 1 Award in Hydrogen Awareness
• Level 1 Award in EV and Hybrid Vehicles
• Level 1 Award in ADAS Awareness
• Level 2 Award in EV and Hybrid Vehicles
• Level 3 Award in EV and Hybrid Vehicles
• Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Components
• Level 3 Award in Refrigerant Handling
• Level 4 Award in EV and Hybrid Vehicle Systems

Agriculture and Countryside:

The project will be running a series of events delivered in partnership with Duchy College and Cornish Mutual that provide an introduction to the Environmental Land Management Package, Sustainable Farming Incentives (SFI), Countryside Stewardship (CS) grant aid, Farming Investment Fund (FIF) and the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Giving practical advice and tips on how to layer payments. Plus, the events will look at the use of Magic Maps and Land app for assisting the farming community in building a SFI.

Free workshops available from January in:

• Soil Management Plans
• Nutrient Management Plan
• Integrated Pest Management Plan
• Hedgerow Assessments

The Cornwall College Group is delivering accredited and non-accredited sector specific short courses with a particular focus on renewables, sustainability and carbon literacy to the transport, construction and agri-food sectors. The courses will facilitate local businesses, unemployed individuals and those seeking a career change to develop the skills needed to support the green economy.
greenskills@cornwall.ac.uk

Truro and Penwith College aims to deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited courses and awareness-raising events including re-training support for high-carbon sectors such as Construction, Engineering and Automotive, as well as Green Skills training across sectors in areas such as Leadership and Management, Green Tourism, sustainable food production and Carbon Literacy. The College will also engage with Domestic Customers to improve awareness and effective utilisation of technology, including Smart Meter systems, insulation, water conservancy and energy usage.
https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/professional-development/externally-funded-projects/

Development of short course CPD provision that supports participants to reduce carbon within their business or organisation and/or to lead and deliver change within their organisation. Offering retraining support for High Carbon Sectors – to develop new and more sustainable methods as well services of products.
shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk

Cornwall Marine Network is delivering accredited and non-accredited sector-specific short courses with a particular focus on the Offshore Wind sector (including Floating Offshore Wind), Construction, Carbon Literacy, and Sustainability. The courses will facilitate local businesses, unemployed individuals and communities to develop their skills through upskilling/reskilling in green skills and investigating cross-sector opportunities, supporting the local and wider green economy.
https://Cornwallmarine.net/green-skills

The University of Exeter’s delivery under the project, focused on the circular economy, leadership, clean energy and sustainable construction, will include: Seminars & Workshops; Residential & Intensive Training Courses; Online/Hybrid Courses; Lunchtime Webinar Programme; Bespoke 1:1 Skills Support. Our activity is designed to support local individuals to develop the skills needed for the future green economy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/greenskills
Green.skills@exeter.ac.uk

The University of Plymouth Net-Zero Exchange team, based within the Sustainable Earth Institute, are delivering short courses designed to support organisations on the path to Net-Zero. These courses are particularly focused on sectors that are “high-carbon” including power, transport, built environment, industrial decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, waste/recycling, circular economy, food, agriculture and many more. The courses include Net-Zero literacy – Understanding the climate agenda, Net-Zero Action – Taking action within your organisation, Carbon Footprinting, B Corp – Using Business as a Force for Good and Future Climate Leaders. For more information on the Net-Zero Exchange project, please follow the link here – https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/net-zero-exchange

Newquay Orchard is delivering support to grow the skills for a sustainable farming sector in Cornwall. They work within the community to develop the supply of future skilled workers and with community growers to develop their existing employees and volunteers in order to drive growth in productivity and financial sustainability of the sector. At Newquay Orchard, they provide entry level support to increase self-sufficiency, food, and land based skills for adults and young people suffering the highest levels of deprivation in Cornwall. Their support and training provides an introduction to future green career pathways and tackles the socio- economic barriers to training, education and employment. Participants can access a range of skills development opportunities including accredited and non-accredited courses to explore opportunities and achieve their own goals. At Grown, their market garden based at Fentenfenna Farm CIC, they are working with community growing businesses across the county to co-design and deliver training and qualifications for both staff and volunteers. Community-based growers are an important part of the strategy to improve the resilience of Cornwall’s local food system and increase access to nutritious, organic local produce and reduce the carbon impact of the sector.
https://newquayorchard.co.uk/adult-education/

Celtic Sea Power (CPS) is co-designing and delivering “Introduction to Floating Wind” courses with Cornwall Marine Network. CSP is also facilitating access to accredited professional qualifications for Cornish residents. With a focus on young people and those not currently in work, education, or training. The aim is to realise the opportunity of Cornish jobs in the FLOW industry.
www.celticseapower.co.uk
olaf.marshall-whitley@celticseapower.co.uk

The Focus Training Group are offering Green Skills courses tailored for practicing electricians iCornwall.Their comprehensive offerings include the EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points, the EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of SmallScale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and the (EESS) Electrical Energy Storage Systems Course. These courses will equip electricians with the latest knowledge and techniques essential for navigating the evolving landscape of renewable energy and sustainability. Designed to meet industry standards and demands, our courses empower electricians to excel in installing cutting-edge technologies crucialfor the advancement of the green economy.

Kayleigh.m@tftg.org

01209 311011

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