Low Carbon Academy – HDST Training

Why Low Carbon Insulation NVQs?

The Low Carbon Academy is the Low Carbon, Retrofit and Green training arm of UK Skills Academy.

In 2013 we launched in Greater Manchester to upskill existing construction workers into Green Deal roles such as Green Deal Advisors, Installers of retrofit systems and advise businesses on how to become PAS 2030 compliant. In 2022 we were successful in the Home Decarbonisation Training Competition – upskilling 400+ Insulation workers across multiple insulation trades.

Since the beginning, our team of experts have supported over 2,600 individuals across more than 1,300 businesses to become upskilled and compliant in the retrofit market.

Who is the course aimed at?

Our insulation NVQs are aimed at tradesmen or women who are currently working in the trade and are looking to become nationally recognised for their skills set. The funding is open to sole trader and businesses of all sizes.

Who is eligible?

19+ years old
Live or Work in England (Business address can be out of England as long as the work is in England – we will need evidence)
3 months working in the trade for Level 2 and 6 months for Level 3
You must be working in the trade you are applying for now – you must be able to demonstrate via assessment.

Almost all of our courses are eligible for 100% government funding. What’s better is, if you are CITB registered, you can claim your grant back. Some of our courses are eligible for up to £600 grant claim for you to keep.

How long will it take?

Our NVQs are flexible to work around you and the trade you are currently working in. You will be registered for 8-10 weeks and your assessor will collect a range of evidence from your workplace, work with you on assessments and will require your knowledge workbook to be completed in the first 4 weeks.

NVQs available

Level 2:

• City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cavity Wall Insulation
• City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Solid Floor Insulation
• City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Under Floor Insulation
• City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation

Level 3:

• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Insulating Framed Sections of Buildings
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Room in Roof
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Boarder
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Finisher
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – External Wall Insulation – Boarder and Finisher
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Internal Insulation (Walls)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Hybrid Wall

How will you learn?

All NVQ’s from the Low Carbon Academy lead to a Blue, Gold, or Black CSCS card. Which is perfect certification that allows you to show your employer that you are qualified, and have the knowledge and expertise to conduct yourself on site in a safe and responsible manner.
CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site.