Green Skills Technology & Sustainability

GREEN SKILLS

TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY

at Trafford and Stockport College Group

TSCG GREEN SKILLS HUBS

With Green Skills and Renewable Hubs based in Stockport and Trafford, the Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) is well placed to play a key role in the city region's ambition to reach Net Zero carbon as early as 2038 and UK-wide by 2050.

Funded by Greater Manchester's Strategic Development Fund and the Local Skills Improvement Fund we have also teamed up with emerging technology partners including Quantum, Daikin,  Groundtherm, and LJ Create. This partnership has enabled us to create a heat source hub at our Stretford campus in Trafford and an EV hub at our town centre campus on Wellington Road in Stockport.

Both hubs offer 'bolt-on' courses to existing full time and apprentice students.  We offer short upskilling courses for those already in employment who need to understand these emerging technologies as well as awareness courses for adults who would like a greater understanding about renewable technologies.

PLUGGING THE SKILLS GAP

Our hubs have been designed to enable practical learning through interactive and immersive training linked to air source heat pump, solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, and other electrical technologies, such as electrical vehicle charging and battery storage.

By offering both green accredited and non-accredited courses to support the green skills gap and agenda as well as ACS Gas and AM2 electrical qualifications, our hubs aim to develop knowledge in these vital areas whilst addressing the need to establish a pathway to green careers in industry.

Whether you are a business looking to future-proof your workforce or you’re looking to support your future career, our Green Skills Hubs are here to support your ambition.

OUR COURSES

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IMI LEVEL 1 AWARD

ELECTRIC/

HYBRID VEHICLE AWARENESS

The content of this qualification has been designed to provide learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding, and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near electric/hybrid vehicles.

ELECTRIC/ HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.

LEVEL 1

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

This 12-week introductory course will give you an insight into new solutions in climate change and awareness as well as providing you with the general knowledge and background needed to enable progression onto further related qualifications.

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LEVEL 1

WASTE MANAGEMENT

This entry level evening course will focus on the effective methods of managing and recycling waste to improve recycling opportunities and reduce costs and lower carbon emissions as providing an understanding of the legal requirements of waste removal licences.

5 Week Course (1 Day a Week)

LEVEL 1

DOMESTIC RETROFIT

On Campus

On this course you will learn the fundamentals of domestic installation with a focus on heat loss reduction in domestic dwellings, the modern methods of installation and the science and materials behind it.  From this understanding you can then progress onto a Level 2 course which is appropriate for those already working in the retrofit industry or the UK housing industry in general.

LEVEL 3

GROUND AND / OR AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS

This course delivers the knowledge, skills and competency required to design, specify, install, commission and maintain domestic and small commercial air source heat pumps. During the course, you will receive practical training in our purpose-built ASHP bays and work with equipment within a fully functioning plant room. You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best-practice.

At the end of the three days, you will undertake a practical, observed assignment and multiplechoice, open-book theory assessment. On completion of this course, you will receive an BPEC or LCL Awards Level 3 Certificate, which is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be a NVQ 2/3 Plumber have unvented cylinders and water regulations qualification prior to starting this course.

3 Day Course

On Campus

LEVEL 3

SOLAR THERMAL

This three-day course delivers the knowledge and skills required to design, install, commission and maintain solar thermal systems in residential settings. During the course, you will receive practical training on our purpose-built solar thermal rigs and live equipment within a fully functioning plant room.

You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best-practice. At the end of the 3-days, you will undertake a practical, observed assignment and multiple-choice, open-book theory assessment. On completion of this course, you will receive an LCL Awards Level 3 Certificate, which is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be a NVQ 2/3 Plumber have unvented cylinders and water regulations qualification prior to starting this course.

3 Day Course

On Campus

LEVEL 3

SOLAR PV

This three-day solar photovoltaic installer course delivers the knowledge, skills and competency required to design, install, commission and maintain domestic and commercial solar PV systems. During the course, you will receive practical training in our purpose-built solar PV bay, featuring different types of modules, inverters, and roof mounting kits.

You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best-practice and at the end of this short course you will undertake a practical, observed assignment and multiple-choice, open-book theory assessment. On successful completion you will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate Award which is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be a NVQ 3 18th edition qualified electrician before you can start this course.

LEVEL 3

BATTERY PV STORAGE

This 2-day training course is designed for experienced domestic and commercial electrical operatives and is an ideal add-on for solar PV installers looking to help their customers generate and store their own power while accessing the most attractive Smart Export tariffs.

5 Week Course (1 Day a Week)

On Campus

LEVEL 2

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

This course is designed for 16 to 19 year-old students who wish to continue on after completing the Level 1 Bpec in Plumbing & Heating as they will get inside knowledge of the range of air & ground source heat pumps, solar thermal and PV in brand new state of the art bays.

The course is a total of 150 hours over two days in college with a blend of practical and theory work and will form part of the new apprentice standard.

OUR PARTNERS

Quantum Renewable Energy is a national design build company that create  energy systems, that takes wind and solar energy and combine that with  local utility to create a blended power grid. They create training equipment for educational providers to support renewable delivery.

Daikin aims to 'realise a sustainable society, by pursuing new values in the environment and air' through the design and manufacture of renewable technology equipment to support heating, air conditioning and ventilation for residential and commercial properties.

Groundtherm is a longstanding family run business. They have operated in the Renewables Heating sector for the last 15 years and use their experience and expertise to cover all aspects of your renewables project from design inception through to supply and installation.

ENHANCE YOUR ORGANISATION’S CV

We have a number of CSR opportunities for you to take part in by partnering with our Student Experience Team’s ‘Green Awareness’ initiatives. You’ll find just a few of these activities below but to find out more contact a member of the team today:

• The Green College Assembly is a campaign group that works with the wider community to address local green commitments and develop awareness of how we can create a more sustainable future by developing green skills.

• Be part of GM wide initiatives to share and learn of developments with employers across GM. Take part in the GM Green Summit.

• Understand the aims of 'Climate Action Now' across our borough and connect with companies who are developing their green strategy.

LJ Create are EV education specialists since 1979 who provide students with the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair Electric and Hybrid vehicles.

• Take part in activities and competitions that deliver key messages around working towards sustainability goals. For example; Planet Earth Games.

• Have access to an accredited Carbon Literacy Course.

• Work with community partners with a sustainability focus e.g. SUEZ, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees. Working together to protect the environment and support action in the community.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TSCG

Speak to a member of our employer partnerships team for more detail about any of our courses and to understand the different study and qualifications options available, including:

T-LEVEL INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS

APPRENTICESHIPS AND HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS

SKILLS SHOP (SECTOR-BASED WORK ACADEMY)

HIGHER SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER ENGAGEMENT

SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS

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Charlotte

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Julie

Hilary

Jemma

Danielle

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