Thousands of low-cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sector

Thousands of new training places are available for retrofitting, heat networks and heat pump installations.

*Up to 8,000 people will be trained in retrofitting and installing insulation
*A further 4,000 trainees will receive £500 discount on training to install and maintain heat networks
*Launch of first-ever apprenticeship to train next generation of heat pump installers

Under the £8.85 million Home Decarbonisation Skills Training scheme, free or low-cost courses will be available through training providers, such as colleges and accreditation providers, across England. Applicants simply sign up for the training through their chosen provider and confirm they are eligible for the grant. Thousands of trainees will receive the practical training needed for heat networks, including feasibility
and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Courses will be available to trainees from October 2023 to April 2024.