south devon college enviroskills booklet

ENvIROskILLsYOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE GREEN REvOLUTION

FOR TOp GREEN JObs

GET AHEAD sOUTH wEsT ENERGY CENTRE

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Choose the job, and then choose the EnviroSkills course to get you there!EnviroSkills are those skills which are needed now for jobs in the environmental sector. These jobs will be much in demand during the next five years, so it makes sense to gain the skills you need now to be ready to take up these exciting job opportunities.

In the South West, there are 4 major projects related to energy and the environment which will require skilled staff with various enviroskills; these are:

✓ Hinkley C new nuclear plant at Bridgwater, Somerset – one of the biggest construction projects in the UK, requiring specialist engineering and construction skills.

✓ Smart metering – all homes in the UK have to be converted to Smart Meters by 2019; people skilled in installing and maintaining these meters will be required in large numbers

✓ Two arrays of off shore wind turbines, in the Bristol Channel (Atlantic Array) and in the English Channel off the South of England (Navitus Bay)

As well as these major projects, new technologies and sustainable construction methods are coming on stream all the time; local councils and housing associations have to retrofit more energy efficiency measures in the houses they own; the Government’s Green Deal is encouraging households to install these measures, and changes in Building Regulations are requiring new building projects to take energy conservation seriously. The FeedIn tariff is still running and the Renewable Heat Initiative is coming along to encourage further reductions in energy use.

Why should I study Enviroskills?This all adds up to a picture where there will be an explosion in the number of jobs available for those who have specialist EnviroSkills – why not join them? It will not be enough to have trained as an electrician, a plumber or a construction worker; you will need to have specific skills and at the same time have an overview of the industry. Our EnviroSkills courses will do just that.

wHAT ARE ENvIROskILLs?

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The South West Energy Centre EnviroSkillsTraining and Education for 16-18 year olds and adults for jobs in the energy and low carbon sector.

Did you know?

South West Energy Centre provides training and education for everyone, from 16 upwards, at all levels

The UK has, in the form of wind power, the largest renewable energy resource in Europe

16% of UK houses are considered to be fully insulated – the least energy efficient in Europe.

The Atlantic Array Wind Farm in the Bristol Channel is planned to cover an area of 200km2 and to include 240 wind turbines

The new Hinkley C nuclear plant will provide electricity for 5m homes. There will be 25,000 jobs during the construction phase.

Private homes account for 30% of the UK’s energy consumption

The Navitus Bay wind park in the English Channel is planned to generate enough energy to power 790,000 homes each year, and to create 1000 jobs in the construction phase.

OpEN EvENTs

✓ Sat 31 August 2013 10.00am – 3.00pm at new Energy Centre

✓ Thurs 5 September 2013 5.00pm – 8.00pm South Devon College

✓ Tues 19 November 2013 5.00pm – 8.00pm South Devon College

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ENvIRONMENTAL CONsERvATIONCOURsE LEvEL AND ENTRY REqUIREMENTs COURsE OpTIONs AppRENTICEsHIp OpTIONs

FoundationWillingness to learn

Diploma in Land Based Studies (Environmental Conservation) 1 year

IntermediateGCSEs in D-G range

Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (level 2) 1 year

Apprenticeship in Environmental Conservation

Advanced5 GCSEs A* - C

A levels in appropriate science subjects (level 3) 2 years Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (level 3) 2 years

Higher (University level) Full level 3 qualification

Foundation Degree in BioscienceFoundation Degree in Animal Science

pROFILE: NICOLA CUNNINGHAM, ENvIRONMENT AGENCY

I started my career as an Environmental Information Assistant at AstraZeneca in Brixham. A few years later I started working for the Environment Agency and I now manage a team in our head office, who plan how to improve water quality across England. The environment is facing some really big issues – climate change, population growth and continuing economic pressures – and it is vital that that those entering this field have the skills and knowledge to tackle these.

Here are the courses which will give you the skills you need for a green job in this sector:


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Background to the sector:

Environmental conservation is the conservation of landscapes, habitats and species alongside the management of public access, and includes: Rural and urban conservation, Countryside recreation, Rivers, coasts and waterways, Heritage conservation, Urban regeneration, Environmental management.

The industry also covers associated landscape management skills, together with the maintenance of rivers and waterways. 90% of the workforce has a level 2 or above qualification. There is a lack of appropriately skilled staff in the industry and the industry is finding it increasingly difficult to attract suitable staff in some areas.

For more information, visit the National Careers Service website: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and search for Environmental Conservation

COMMUNITY CONsERvATION vOLUNTEER

£40,000NATURAL ENvIRONMENT AND CONsERvATION MANGERs

£29,000CONsERvATION AND ENvIRONMENTAL MANAGERs

£22,000pARk RANGER/bIODIvERsITY OFFICER

£12,000ENvIRONMENTAL CONsERvATION TRAINEE/AppRENTICE

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ENERGY sECTORCOURsE LEvEL AND ENTRY REqUIREMENTs COURsE OpTIONs AppRENTICEsHIp OpTIONs


Diploma in Enviroskills (Level 1) 1 year package of courses in low carbon sectors including: Renewable Technologies, Energy Management, Sustainable Construction and Environmental Management


Diploma in Enviroskills (level 2) 1 year

Diploma in Smart Metering (SSE Sponsored) (level 2) 1 year

Apprenticeship in Smart Metering


Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering (level 3) 2 years

Diploma in Building Energy Management systems (level 3) 2 years

Apprenticeship in Smart Metering

Apprenticeship in Building Energy Management Systems

Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Engineering


Foundation Degree in Engineering Technologies (Electrical pathway)

HNC in Engineering

pROFILE: vICkY sEIFLOw, ECO TRADEs

The core foundation of our business started in the electrical sector approximately 25 years ago. When we purchased the business in 2005 it was apparent that times had changed and we took the decision to expand our marketplace into the renewable technology sector. We are convinced that renewable technology is here to stay and look forward to being a part of this ever changing, constantly advancing and growing market for years to come.



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£10,000 - £12,000ENERGY sECTOR TRAINEE 1

£10,500 - £16,000AppRENTICE IN UTILITIEs2

£22,000 - £30,000UTILITIEs ENGINEER 3

£25,000 - £35,000sENIOR TECHNICIAN 4

£28,000 - £35,000TEAM LEADER/sUpERvIsOR 5

£45,000 - £60,000pROJECT MANAGER/CONsULTANT 6

For more information, visit the National Careers Service website: www.nationalcareersservice. direct.gov.uk and search for Green Jobs


As our natural fuel sources (such as oil) will eventually run out, we will need to make sure we don’t waste any of the energy they produce. This could mean jobs for people involved in energy efficient lighting, voltage optimisation, energy management, low power electronic equipment, and insulation.

The energy sector is a fast growing industry which has many areas such as : Gas, Electric, Oil and all of the new clean technologies. The industry was created to service and maintain all of the country’s energy generation sites and supply networks. Examples of Careers in this sector include: Power station worker, Service engineer, Maintenance Engineer and new service layers.

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OpEN FOR bUsINEss sEpTEMbER 2013

Our stunning new state of the art Energy Centre – Open for business Sept 13

The new building will put its aims into practice, with

✓ thermal cooling through night vents;

✓ computer-managed energy systems;

✓ biomass boiler

✓ optimum daylight to reduce lighting requirements “excellent” rating on the BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method).

It contains:

✓ A Construction Hall containing a full-sized house and a dedicated sustainable construction area.

✓ A plant room which will be used to demonstrate low carbon and sustainable technology in action

✓ Incubation and innovation space for businesses

✓ Near market R&D facilities

✓ Flexible training & teaching spaces, meeting and seminar room

✓ Accessible roof space to demonstrate solar PV and solar thermal in action

✓ A green roof to encourage and support biodiversity and help manage draining and water consumption

✓ A café open to the public

Rear view

View from junction of Long Road and Brixham Road

South West Energy Centre - 3D Image 01 May 2012

Energy Centre artist’s impression

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COURsE LEvEL AND ENTRY REqUIREMENTs COURsE OpTIONs AppRENTICEsHIp OpTIONs


Diploma in Enviroskills (level 1) 1 year package of courses in low carbon sectors including: Renewable Technologies, Energy Management, Sustainable Construction and Environmental Management




Diploma in Sustainable Construction (Building Services) 2 years


Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment

HNC Construction

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Operations Management

RENEwAbLE TECHNOLOGIEs

pROFILE: NEIL pITTAM ELECTRICALs

Neil first came to South Devon College to do some electrical training and now runs a local company employing 8-10 staff. His company recently joined forces with electrical contractors, Dutton and Haddy, in order to expand his business and diversify into the low carbon sector. The Company has recently become a Green Deal Provider and continues to grow and take advantage of this fast growing industry. Learning new skills was vital to the success of this company’s rise, as it is crucial that people have the right attitude and skills to develop a career in the low carbon sector.



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£8,000-£10,000RENEwAbLE TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE

£30,000-£36,000INsTALLATION TEAM sUpERvIsOR

£45,000-£60,000RENEwAbLE TECHNOLOGY pROJECT MANAGER

£25,000-£32,000UTILITIEs ENGINEER

£12,000-£16,000RENEwAbLE TECHNOLOGY AppRENTICE

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3£28,000-£35,000CLEAN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN 456

The drive to find new ways of creating energy from resources that will not run out could create jobs for people involved in wind energy, solar power, fuel cells, biofuels, wave power, hydro power and geothermal energy.

The Green Deal is a government scheme which enables households to have energy saving measures, such as insulation and new boilers, installed at their home at no upfront cost. The cost is then repaid by a charge on the electricity bill.

Renewable energy has been a bright spot in the south west with the number of people employed in the sector climbing to 7,000 in 2011, a 40% increase in just one year, according to a new report. With the right support that could climb to 30,000 jobs by 2020.


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sUsTAINAbLE CONsTRUCTIONCOURsE LEvEL AND ENTRY REqUIREMENTs COURsE OpTIONs AppRENTICEsHIp OpTIONs


Diploma in Enviroskills (Level 1) 1 year package of courses in low carbon sectors including: Renewable Technologies, Energy Management, Sustainable Construction and Environmental Management




Diploma in Sustainable Construction (level 3) 2 years


Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment

HNC Construction

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Operations Management


£8,000-10,000sUsTAINAbLE CONsTRUCTION TRAINEE 1

£12,000-16,000sUsTAINAbLE CONsTRUCTION AppRENTICE 2

£25,000 - £32,000skILLED TRADEspERsON IN sUsTAINAbLE pROpERTIEs 3

£28,500 - £32,000wORk TEAM sUpERvIsOR 4

£30,000 - £36,000sITE sUpERvIsOR 5

£45,000 - £55,000sITE CONTRACT MANAGER 6


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The key areas for consideration in the future are Energy, Water, Materials and Waste.

Examples of specific skills now required:

✓ Heat Pump, e.g. water source heat pump – Awareness of potential damage to ground loop after the pressure test

✓ Solar panels – Understanding electrical safety, especially high DC voltages. Understanding installation issues and the impact of shading/glare. Ensuring a roof remains weatherproof.

✓ Wind turbines – Understanding installation issues and materials needed to support products, e.g. type of concrete

The skills needed to design or install new products are often either additional to existing skills or a combination of current skills.


The construction industry has the responsibility of making sure that our buildings use energy more efficiently. The construction sector accounts for 47% of all UK carbon

emissions and has a major responsibility in addressing the global challenge of carbon reduction

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Passivhaus – a purpose built low energy building for teaching, learning, monitoring and researchThe Passivhaus provides a house built so as to dramatically reduce the need for space heating and cooling, while creating excellent indoor air quality and comfort levels.

✓ Authentic design ✓ Cost effective so achievable for

mainstream homeowners and building developers

✓ Showcase blend of cost effective and cutting edge building solutions

✓ Regional beacon for exemplar sustainable building techniques and systems

✓ Community hub to demonstrate and promote sustainable living

✓ Ground floor: modern open plan design for group based learning

✓ First floor: separate bedrooms and bathroom to undertake research, testing and monitoring of building’s performance.

pAssIvHAUs - LOw CARbON LIvING

Tours will be available of both the Passivhaus and the Energy Centre. To make an appointment, ring 01803 540725 or email [email protected]


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CONTACT AND FURTHER INFORMATION“A high profile, inspirational skills and business development facility of national significance” (Energy Savings Trust, July 2012)

The South Devon Energy Centre project is part financed by the South West European Regional Development Fund Competitiveness and Employment Programme 2007 to 2013, as well as the Regional Growth Fund and the Skills Funding Agency.

The job roles included in this leaflet are a sample of the types of jobs emerging in the sectors.


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For information about full time EnviroSkills courses for those from 16 years old upwards, please contact South Devon College:

Tel: 08000 380 123 Email: [email protected] www.southdevon.ac.uk/about-us/south-west-energy-centre

south devon college enviroskills booklet

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