Your Path to a Sustainable Future Starts Here
Welcome to the 2024/25 West London Green Skills & Construction Prospectus.
West London’s leading colleges and training providers offer state-of-the-art facilities and provide unparalleled learning opportunities.
Inside, you will find training, qualifications, and programmes designed to launch you into London’s rapidly expanding green and construction sectors.
Created by the West London Green Skills Hub, this prospectus provides a pathway to help you to gain the skills and qualifications sought by employers.
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Barry Mortimer
via: b.mortimer@wlc.ac.uk
West London Business has been delivering the Better Futures programme for everyday businesses for over two years, supporting 400+ businesses across the capital in their journey to net zero.
Programme members have pledged to reduce more than 1070 tonnes CO2e throughout the programme.
West London Business’ Better Futures support programme 2023-25 includes:
Easy-to-follow training on environmental sustainability for micro, small & medium-sized enterprises
• How to measure your carbon footprint and why;
• How to set a reduction plan;
• Why you should care about sustainability;
• How to engage with your supply chain;
• Sector- and size-specific content; and
• Adapting to a climate with extremes of weather.
Consultancy support
Carbon Footprint measurement and reduction plan development support
Energy audits and grant funding
Business/commercial introductions
To find out more please get in touch with:
Marta.Martinez@westlondon.com
To express your interest in participating in the next phase of the programme click here
Changing Lives through Employment, Education, and Enterprise
Action West London is an expanding West London charity, limited company, and social enterprise. Our Mission is ‘Changing lives through employment, education, and enterprise’.
We aim to deliver our Mission by working in partnership with statutory, voluntary, community and private sector agencies across West London. Our aim is to be a key strategic, service delivery and financially sustainable charity and social enterprise.
Our Saturday Acton MarketW3 is a great mix of market stalls with hot & cold international food, fashion, music gifts and community events. It’s located in the heart of Acton Town Centre between Ealing and Shepherd’s Bush and is open Saturday from 10am to 4.00pm.
MarketW3 is funded by Action West London’s community scheme, alongside the weekday Acton Market.
We also run the Acton Reduce and Recycle Hub on the first Saturday of the month. The Hub, which is lottery funded, aims to encourage residents to think about what they consume, use items longer, reduce how much they waste, reuse items and when no longer needed - recycle them properly.
Look out for our upcoming events here
H ow to Start y our Career in Construction.
If you’re unsure what to do next, a career in construction could be perfect for you.
Construction is much more than building sites and hard hats – in fact, there’s over 200 different jobs to choose from! From 3D CAD design to operating cranes, there s something for everyone
To get started, think about your skills, strengths and interests
What do you enjoy doing? Are you good with your hands, or do you want a job that’ll test your mind too? Do you prefer being indoors outdoors or a mix of the two?
Whatever you prefer, there’s a readymade job in construction for you Next step, here s some of the ways you can start your career in constructi on:
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a job with training. Most construction careers – electricians, quantity surveyors and carpenters to name just a few – usually start with an apprenticeship. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, and best of all, you get paid!
Further and higher education
You could take a college course to build technical or vocational skills in a particular area, such as IT or bricklaying. Or you could go to university, which increases your chances of getting a higher-level job – perfect for those interested in architecture or management, for example
Work experience
Work experience is a great way to see whether you like a particular career, without the commitment. Traineeships are an enhanced form of work experience which come with a recognised qualification, boosting your CV and allowing you to step straight into a job or apprenticeship
Going out to work
Finding a job in the field you re interested in can be the best way to get started. You’ll get paid, build up work experience and training opportunities will open up. Go Construct can help you write a CV and prepare for job interviews
To find out more about the opportunities available to you, visit www.goconstruct.org/get-started-in-construction
Find adult learning opportunities across West London
West London’s Adult Education Services offer an exciting array of courses for residents seeking to learn new skills, gain a qualification, boost their job prospects or pursue a new interest or hobby. There’s something for everyone!
Free courses and support
See our next page to find what is on offer in your borough. A friendly and dedicated team are waiting for you to get in touch to guide and support you throughout your learning journey. Most of the courses on offer are free. If you are claiming benefits or are on a low income, you may be eligible for additional support.
CASE STUDY: Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith & Fulham’s adult learning service is committed to building a sustainable future through education. Our innovative green skills courses empower residents to make a positive impact on the environment while developing valuable, future-proof abilities.
From eco-friendly gardening and sustainable cooking on a budget to bike maintenance classes, our diverse range of courses caters to all interests and skill levels. Learn to reduce your carbon footprint or even kickstart a career in the growing green sector.
Our expert tutors, using state-of-the-art facilities, guide students through hands-on, practical learning experiences. Whether you’re looking to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle or seeking skills for the green jobs market, the Macbeth Centre is your gateway to a greener future.
Join our vibrant community of more than 1,000 learners and discover how you can contribute to a more sustainable world. At the Macbeth Centre, we’re nurturing green champions for a better tomorrow.
Find the full course list on our website: https://www.hfals.ac.uk
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Build School of Construction (BSOC)
We are an independent and welcoming construction school based in Hayes and Hounslow - offering courses and employment opportunities. Our provision for school-aged students starts at 14 with options to progress on to higher level qualifications. We also offer a wide range of programmes for older students.
Existing tradespeople looking to upskill and learn something new are also encouraged to get in touch as are people interested in home DIY who would like to refresh their skills or learn how to take on a project in their home.
We are a large London college with over 13,000 students, delivering hundreds of courses. The diverse environment offers an excellent opportunity to meet a broader range of people. A larger college brings with it bigger and better facilities with state-of-the-art campuses.
We are a nationally recognised apprenticeship provider and deliver a high standard of training. Our fantastic achievement rates come from working positively with apprentices and employers to ensure we offer the best service.
Liaison with employers is vital to our success. We continually analyse the job market, filling skills gaps with appropriate courses so our students are safe in the knowledge that they’ll be job ready.
Employability is at the core of everything we do; work placements and industry experience are integral to most courses and it’s this experience that gives our students the competitive edge when looking for a job or securing a place at university.
The future economy needs a vocational and technically skilled workforce. At Barnet and Southgate College, we expand horizons and help align skills with the jobs that are out there in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment.
Our natural world is changing and needs your passion to help tackle the challenges we face on climate change, sustainability, air quality, waste and food security.
As London’s only environmental college, we are proud to play a vital role in the capital’s green agenda. You can gain qualifications with us that are valued by employers and that will also begin, or boost, your career in our natural world.
Courses
We offer full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults at our Crystal Palace Park, Enfield, Gunnersbury Park, Mottingham and Regent’s Park campuses.
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is a lot of value in doing a practical course when studying horticulture, from growing on an allotment to building a greenhouse concrete base and laying bricks.”
Miranda, former horticulture student
We encourage you to submit your applications as quickly as possible. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can confirm your place. If you are still unsure about where you would like to study, rest assured that we will accept applications after courses have started, subject to places being available.
Our Gunnersbury Park Campus has a friendly and community-driven atmosphere. Our students have access to the highest quality of staff and technical support, as well as to the practical facilities within the College’s walled garden.
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Green Skills Centre of Excellence
The global shift towards achieving full sustainability by 2050 is crucial for the future of our society, and the momentum for change is rapidly increasing. At the College of North West London, we recognise that training providers, employers, and learners are pivotal in shaping thriving sustainable economies. Our courses, qualifications and programmes are expertly designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to transition from increasingly obsolete job roles to emerging, in-demand specialisationsenabling people to better contribute, thrive and find good jobs in a sustainable world.
The College of North West London has partnered with Brent Council to build a Green Skills Centre of Excellence and has developed courses that focus on exploring net zero targets and improving the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of existing homes.
We give our students the skills and training required to install clean or cleaner technologies, and learn how to achieve passive homes using modern methods of construction. Our flexible curriculum is adaptable and can be modified to suit learners of all abilities and specialisms.
Our exciting new centre of excellence enables educators, employers, and other organisations to work in partnership with us to develop a programme that promotes employability, learning, and skills.
Did you know? We have a fully functioning sustainable learning home build at our college. It’s a purpose-built home that allows our learners to install and maintain green and sustainable technologies in a realistic environment. New to Green Skills? We have 18th edition, WRAS, inspection testing and NVQ options available to support bridging and pre-requisites required to study on some of the green skills elements.
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At Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) the green skills agenda is embedded into our curriculum with units across several of our courses, particularly within building services, construction, engineering, sustainability and food-to-fork programmes. The work extends through to our higher-level technical qualifications which are part of our West London Institute of Technology provision.
Within our construction and engineering courses there has been investment in ground source heat pumps, retrofit and PV panels, to continue providing the skills and knowledge our students need to meet employer needs. There are also discrete units on many courses and we are developing a course linking to low carbon transport. This aligns with our existing e-vehicle and hybrid vehicle courses with facilities that include a CarTrain, automotive technology products through Lucas Nuelle, and three electric cars providing students with the opportunity to extend their practical skills along with underpinning theory and knowledge. We are delivering workshops to our GCSE students to increase awareness of green skills and green jobs, along with the employability skills needed for the future.
Our fully equipped workshops and dedicated classroom spaces, including the new STEM building on Richmond Campus, provide students with highquality facilities that meet the needs of the green skills and tech sector and equips them with the skills industry needs.
Featured Courses for 2024/2025
MITSkills is an award-winning national training provider specialising in work-based learning. As part of our commitment to meet industry demands, we provide new and highly innovative training programmes to meet skills shortages through our government funded Apprenticeships and Study Programmes, plus privately funded courses in collaboration with a large network of partners. We deliver construction and Green Skills from Entry Level through to Level 6.
We have had over 12,500 learners in the past 10 years, with over 70% progressing into employment or further education. In addition, 90% of participants would recommend us to a friend, colleague, or family member.
Our learners leave equipped with the skills, qualifications and practical abilities to help them progress through their careers or on to higher/further education.
“I attended MITSkills to complete my 18th edition and Verification, Inspection qualifications. I found the assessors to be friendly and supportive throughout. I would recommend MITSkills to anyone looking for a trade course.”
Brett Freeland
MITSkills works in collaboration with local authorities and jobcentres to help support local uplift initiatives through Section 106 programmes and our Construction for the unemployed Skills Bootcamp. We assist businesses through the process of sourcing, interviewing and employing applicants from local areas to fill skills gaps in workforces.
Through continual investment in our facilities and constant improvement of our courses, we successfully provide our learners with valuable new qualifications, practical skills and employment prospects.
Our friendly and professional team spend time to get to know each learner individually.
MITSkills holds a Mayor of London’s Skills Academies Quality Mark for Construction and have a variety of contracts.
We are an approved provider for CITB, holding test centre status for CSCS and AM2 endpoint assessment.
Our mission is to provide high quality, inspirational, safe education and training that meets the ambitions of individuals, businesses, and communities.
We have over 500 trusted employers working with us.
Get in touch if you want to achieve real benefits with our training programmes!
“When I joined MITSkills I had no previous construction experience. MIT allowed me to try a range of construction trades before I settled on Electrical. They helped me find employment and enrolled me on to an Electrical Apprenticeship. I am now fully qualified and have gained my Gold Card. I would not be where I am today without the support from the MIT staff and assessors.” Phil
Vickery
Stanmore College is dedicated to embedding sustainability across all its courses. As part of this initiative, the College has launched a cutting-edge Green Skills Hub, equipped with advanced digital tools such as VR goggles, iPads, laptops, and specialist sustainability equipment. All learners, regardless of their vocational programme, will now engage with a dedicated green module as part of their studies.
In addition, work has begun on the development of a brand-new sustainable campus, which will further enhance the College’s ability to deliver eco-conscious education and deepen its commitment to sustainability in both its infrastructure and course offerings.
West London College’s Southall Community College is home to a state-of-the-art Construction and Green Skills Centre, offering students an exceptional learning environment and outstanding opportunities to build a successful career.
The centre features trailblazing facilities, including immersive classrooms that can link, in real-time, to specialist environments worldwide, including other colleges across the country. This allows students to collaborate directly with experts in their field.
Courses are delivered by industry professionals, offering students valuable insights and hands-on experience from those who have excelled in the sector. Our innovative green skills & construction curriculum is tailored to meet the demands of employers and jobseekers.
The college is dedicated to inspiring and supporting all our students in finding work within the capital’s expanding green economy and construction sector. We have a wide network of employers and business groups who support us in our mission.
Creating a Greener Workforce Skills+Logistics Centre Feltham
As the UK government sets out to become carbon neutral by 2050, we want to do all we can to help protect the environment and provide those all-important skills for a greener workforce and a sustainable future. We therefore offer an exciting package of green skills courses as we move towards a greener future.
On our Level 1 Electric Vehicles courses, students will learn all about different types of electric & hybrid vehicles, hazards associated with high energy electrical systems, working safely with these vehicles including charging, how to reduce the risk of injury when encountering electric & hybrid vehicles, and how to safely transport and store electric & hybrid vehicles.
Our courses are delivered in a brand-new, state-of-the-art workshop with dedicated electric vehicle bays equipped with Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Lifts in line with industry standards.
The sale of all new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2035 in the UK and we know that our green courses will help to launch the careers of our students in an impressive range of roles including Electrical Engineers, Vehicle Electricians, Vehicle Body Builders & Repairers.
At West Thames College, we are committed to developing the green workforce of the future.
Featured Courses for 2024/2025
Produced by the West London Green Skills Hub
Published: September 2024